Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid have both quit their Cabinet positions this evening. Mr Sunak said it was a decision he had 'not taken lightly' while Mr Javid said he could not continue in 'good conscience'.
Mr Sunak had been Chancellor since February 2020, taking over from Mr Javid, and helped spear-head a number of schemes during the coronavirus pandemic. This included the Eat Out to Help Out campaign, offering discount in the hospitality sector, and the furlough scheme.
In a letter to Boris Johnson, which he shared on Twitter, the now former Chancellor said the public expect government to be 'conducted properly'. He added: “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."
