Boris Johnson has quit as Conservative leader today, but how did MPs in North Wales react to the news? 

The PM made an announcement to the nation outside of 10 Downing Street this afternoon, stating: "it was “clearly the will of the parliamentary Conservative Party that there should be a new leader."

The decision comes after months of speculation over 'Partygate' and yesterday Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid tendered their resignations. 

Johnson will remain as Prime Minister until a new one is selected, with the Conservative Party voting on who they would like to lead them. 

Reacting to the news, Clwyd West's MP David Jones said: "Boris Johnson was in an impossible position and it was right he should resign as party leader. He should not remain as Prime Minister.

"An interim PM should be installed and an early party election process put in place."

Earlier today it was reported that Johnson had spoken to Tory 1922 Committee chairman Sir Graham Brady and agreed to stand down, with a new Tory leader set to be in place by the party conference in October.

Dr James Davies says he has "mixed feelings" following the resignation of Boris Johnson. 

The MP for Vale of Clwyd said: "It is with very mixed emotions that I welcome the prime minister’s decision to step down. 

"Sadly, his position had become untenable. Nevertheless, I recognise that he retains many vociferous supporters who will be sad at the news. I share that sadness: he did not deserve much of the criticism he received and he achieved a great deal during his time in office.

"I hope there can now be an orderly transition to new leadership.”

Meanwhile, the MP for Ynys Môn says she is "relieved and pleased" that Boris Johnson has stepped down.

Virginia Crosbie, who had quit her role as a government aide, said: "It is in the best interests of the country, my Ynys Môn constituents and the Conservative party.

"A leadership election, largely over the summer recess will be less disruptive too.

"I hope ministers who have resigned will feel able to return to their posts so the government can continue its good work.

"I will return to the Welsh Office in my unpaid role as a Parliamentary Private Secretary if asked. I do this because I wish to continue to serve Wales and the UK.

"I will, of course, continue to put Ynys Môn first in everything I do.

"We have work to do to bring jobs and investment to the island. That’s always my focus."