Prime Minister Boris Johnson is once again facing pressure to step down after a series of damning resignations in protest at his leadership, including two members of his own cabinet.
Now former-Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, said in his resignation letter: “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.”
Sajid Javid, who resigned as Health Secretary, stated: “The tone you set as leader, and the values you represent, reflect on your colleagues, your party, and ultimately the country. Conservatives at their best are seen as hard-headed decision-makers, guided by strong values. We may not always have been popular, but we have been competent in acting in the national interest. Sadly, in the current circumstances, the public are concluding that we are neither.”
