Send out the clown: Boris agrees to go

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Bond yields across the rich world keep ticking up. We take a global look at where the risks are mounting most, and just how much worry is warranted. What might have once seemed fanciful is becoming real: delivering daylight to dark parts of the world using mirrors in space. And t ...  Show more

Boris Johnson is standing down as Britain’s prime minister. We consider his legacy and impact on British politics. Public attitudes on LGBT rights in South-East Asia ...

Boris Johnson quits as British PM following resignation of 50 ministers; Australians over 30 will be offered a fourth covid jab; Thousands in Queensland break Nutbush dance record.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

The Prime Minister Boris Johnson quits as Conservative leader. He’s said a “herd instinct” at Westminster rejected his bid to stay on. But a growing number of Tory MPs say he has to leave No 10 now rather than wait. Laura and Chris join Adam to discuss what it all means.This edit ...  Show more

Matt Chorley presents highlights from the rolling coverage of Boris Johnson's resignation on Times Radio, hosted alongside Patrick Maguire.

INCLUDING: A political obituary for Boris Johnson & thoughts from India Knight and James Marriott.

PLUS: Boris' Bio ...