LONDON, UK – July 06 (ONLINE) Boris Johnson is fighting for political survival after two of his top ministers attacked his leadership and resigned.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid quit within 10 minutes of each other, followed by a flurry of junior ministers and aides.
New chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has urged his colleagues to unite and said Mr Johnson was focused on delivery.
But Mr Johnson has been hit by further resignations, as he prepares for PMQs and grilling by senior MPs later.
Will Quince, who was sent out to defend No 10’s appointment of Chris Pincher as deputy chief whip, has resigned as an education minister.
Meanwhile Sevenoaks MP Laura Trott, has also quit as a ministerial aide at the transport department, saying the government has lost trust.
Johnson has Prime Minister’s Questions at noon, and is also due to give evidence to senior MPs on the Liaison Committee later.
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