LONDON — Two of the most senior members of Boris Johnson’s government quit in quick succession, putting the U.K. prime minister in grave political danger after months of scandals eroded his authority.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak said in his resignation letter on Tuesday that “we cannot continue like this,” while Health Secretary Sajid Javid told Johnson he’s lost confidence in him.
According to a person familiar with the matter, Johnson intends to stay on and will announce replacements for Sunak and Javid, perhaps as soon as Tuesday night.
