The Daily Mail has confirmed Boris Johnson as a new columnist, with the news coming just days after Johnson resigned as an MP.

The national newspaper took to Twitter to announce the news, posting 'We are delighted to announce Boris Johnson as our new columnist. Famed as one of the wittiest and most original writers in the business, Boris's column will appear in the Daily Mail every Saturday and you'll be able to get a preview on MailOnline and The Mail+ on Fridays'.