Downing Street confirmed it, specifying that Foreign Minister Dominic Raab takes is to temporarily replace Johnson.
Meanwhile, the Queen gave a moving speech to the UK and to the Commonwealth countries. Our London correspondent Nicol Degli Innocenti reports.
My thoughts go to and all the British people. I wish you a fast recovery. You have the whole Italian Government's support and my personal one. We are all confident that your Country will get through this difficult time.
— Giuseppe Conte (@GiuseppeConteIT)