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Rishi Sunak, Sajid Javid resign in major blow to Johnson’s government

The coordinated departures of the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Health Secretary pose a challenge to Johnson's ability to hang on to power

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a serious political blow as his treasury chief and health secretary resigned
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a serious political blow as his treasury chief and health secretary resigned Photo: Getty Images

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a serious political blow on 5 July as his treasury chief and health secretary resigned from his cabinet, saying they no longer had confidence in his leadership.

The coordinated departures of Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid, two of Johnson's most senior ministers, represents a severe challenge to his ability to hang on to power.

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