'The people who bet against Britain are going to lose their shirts': Read Boris Johnson's first speech as prime minister in full

• Boris Johnson delivered his first speech as prime minister on Downing Street.
• He promised to prove the "doomsters" wrong on Brexit.
• Read the full speech below.
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LONDON - Boris Johnson on Wednesday gave his first speech as prime minister of the United Kingdom, saying he wants "to change the country for the better."

Speaking on the steps of Downing Street, Johnson - who replaces Theresa May - vowed to leave the EU on October 31 with "no ifs or buts," adding: "The buck stops with me."

He also listed a wide range of domestic plans, including reforms to ensure the extra £20 billion in NHS funding "really gets to the front line," increased investment in transport and education, and growing the number of policemen across the country by 20,000.

Read Johnson's speech in full:

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