David Cameron has resigned as Prime Minister after the UK public voted to leave the European Union in the referendum.
A tearful Mr Cameron - with his wife by his side - said he had already spoken to the Queen about his decision.
The PM campaigned to remain in the EU but the public rejected his arguments and chose to leave the EU by 51.9% to 48.1%.
Speaking to masses of reporters outside Downing Street, the PM said a new leader would be in place by the Tory party conference in October.
"The British people have voted to leave the European Union and their will must be respected," Mr Cameron said.
"The country requires fresh leadership to take it in this direction," he added.
"I will do everything I can as Prime Minister to steady the ship over the coming weeks and months, but I don't think it would be right for me to try to be the captain that steers our country to its next destination."
The Prime Minister said he had fought "head, heart and soul" to stay in the union but that voters had chosen a different path.
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