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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Rowena Mason Deputy political editor

Sajid Javid joins calls for tax cuts after revolt against Boris Johnson

Sajid Javid, the health secretary, said it would be ‘grossly unfair’ to change the rules to allow another confidence vote against Boris Johnson within 12 months.
Sajid Javid, the health secretary, said it would be ‘grossly unfair’ to change the rules to allow another confidence vote against Boris Johnson within 12 months. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA

Sajid Javid has said he would like to see the government “do more on tax cuts”, adding to the pressure on Boris Johnson from senior Conservatives after the damaging revolt over his leadership.

The health secretary said he thought Conservative MPs were prepared to get behind the prime minister, and argued it would be “grossly unfair” to change the rules to allow another vote on ousting him.

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