Boris Johnson returns to Downing Street following the resignation of Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid. Latest politics: 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube
The chancellor, who quit moments after Mr Javid, said:"The public rightly expect government to be conducted properly, competently and seriously. I recognise this may be my last ministerial job, but I believe these standards are worth fighting for and that is why I am resigning."
In his letter to the PM, Mr Javid said he could"no longer, in good conscience, continue serving in this government" as he referenced the tone and values of Mr Johnson reflecting"on your colleagues, your party and ultimately the country". The pair's resignations came minutes after Mr Johnson gave an interview admitting he should not have appointed MP Chris Pincher as deputy chief whip in February after claims the MP groped two men last week.
As the most senior person in government after the prime minister, Mr Sunak's resignation is a big blow to Mr Johnson and Mr Javid, who ran against Mr Johnson in the leadership election, has played a major role during the pandemic.Sky News understands the pair had not coordinated their resignations but Mr Sunak may have already been preparing to step down and was prompted to tonight by Mr Javid's announcement.
Following their resignations, several cabinet minister said they will not be doing so. They include: Justice Secretary Dominic Raab, Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, Home Secretary Priti Patel, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, and International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan.
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