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Dan O'Donoghue

Minister claims the 'business of Government continues' despite mass resignations

Boris Johnson is without a dozens of senior and junior ministers this morning, but an ally has told MPs that the "business of Government continues"

Cabinet Office minister Michael Ellis said those left in Government were being supported "by our excellent civil service", but Labour warned the Tories were putting the country in danger.

Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner said: "No ministers in place to pass legislation, Bill committees cancelled with no-one to run them,” Ms Rayner said, asking if 11 committees due to take place on Thursday will go ahead.

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