Former British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and wife to divorce

Updated: 2018-09-07 17:01

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Britain's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street in London, June 7, 2018. [Photo/Agencies]

LONDON - Boris Johnson, Britain's former foreign secretary, said on Friday he has separated from his wife Marina Wheeler and will divorce, the Press Association reported.

In a joint statement, Johnson and Wheeler said they separated some time ago and divorce proceedings have started.

Johnson is the bookmakers' favourite to succeed Prime Minister Theresa May.

Reuters

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