Jeremy Hunt and Boris Johnson react as Johnson is announced as the new Conservative party leader.
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has congratulated rival Boris Johnson on winning a leadership run-off to succeed Prime Minister Theresa May as head of the ruling Conservatives.
"Congratulations @BorisJohnson 4 a campaign well-fought," tweeted Hunt, who is not expected to remain in his ministerial post when Johnson announces his new cabinet from late Wednesday.
"You'll be a great PM for our country at this critical moment!" Hunt added.
"Throughout campaign you showed optimism, energy & unbounded confidence in our wonderful country & we need that," he said. "All best wishes from the entrepreneur."
Australian Associated Press
