Javid/Sunk’s resignation – Snap Analysis
It could be the end of it all for Boris Johnson – though how long it will take for his enemies to eliminate him is not clear at all and his defense doesn’t seem immediate. The defeat of two by-elections nearly two weeks ago prompted cabinet ministers to launch a coup against Boris Johnson, and it appears to be finally happening.
We do not have confirmation yet, but it is impossible to believe that the resignations of Sajid Javid and Rishi Sunak were not coordinated. Perhaps there is more to come.
Sunak’s resignation is the most serious of the two. Since Spring’s statement, the chancellor has not been the clear successor he once was. But he is still a powerful figure in the party. The resignation of Nigel Lawson helped bring down Margaret Thatcher, although it took just over a year to finally play.
Even if there are no more resignations, the mood in the Conservative Party has already turned against Johnson – perhaps decisively.
Under current rules, Johnson is protected from another leadership challenge until next summer. But the executive committee of the 1922 committee can change the rules whenever it wants. A new executive anti-Johnson is expected to be elected next week, but even the current executive – more divided between loyalists and critics – can act now if it thinks there was a consensus in the party.
Johnson is famously stubborn, and is unlikely to step down because two ministers have decided to leave. But increasingly Conservative lawmakers believe there is no chance of winning the next election under his leadership. Ultimately that assessment should prove conclusive.
key events:
Northern Ireland Minister Conor Burns gave his “continued and full support” to Boris Johnson from the floor of the House of Commons,
Speaking at the Dispatch Box, responding to an adjournment debate on issues relating to the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive, Burns said: “When the Prime Minister asked me to serve as Minister of State in the Northern Ireland Office last September, So I became only the second Minister in the 50-year history of the Northern Ireland Office to serve from Northern Ireland.
“And as a Catholic from Belfast, a supporter of the Union, I feel passionately about Northern Ireland and its wonderful people.
“And I express my enduring gratitude to the Prime Minister for the opportunity to serve tonight.
“And as has often been said in the past, the best way to keep a secret is to say something on the floor of the House of Commons, so tonight from this dispatch box I will use this opportunity to express my continued and full support. I am right, dear friend Prime Minister, because he helps lead us to a position where we restore the power-sharing institutions that the people of Northern Ireland so desperately need.”
My colleague Jessica Elgott’s opinion on the importance of Jonathan Gullis’ resignation:
Honestly Jonathan Guillis’ Resignation Is More Harmful Than Sunko’s
— Jessica Elgot (@jessicaelgot) 5 July 2022
A source told the PA that Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey is not resigning from Boris Johnson’s cabinet.
two pps resigned
Saqib Bhatti MP has also announced that he has resigned as Parliamentary Private Secretary, second after Jonathan Gullis to date:
The Conservative Party has always been a party of honesty and respect but recent events have reduced trust and standards in public life. That is why sadly I must resign.
I will continue to work hard for my constituents on issues that matter to them. pic.twitter.com/oHzzPO285o
— Saqib Bhatti MP (@bhatti_saqib) 5 July 2022
Jonathan Gullis, a Johnson loyalist, has resigned from his role as parliamentary private secretary to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
Continuing with calls for the prime minister to resign, North Thanet’s Conservative MP Sir Roger Gale told Sky News: “I have said for several days that I believe we need to break the rules in the middle of the game. should not be changed and that the rules of the 1922 Committee should remain the same.
But I fear this letter from Lord McDonald completely changes that picture.
“If the prime minister still refuses to go, without the confidence of the backbench of his party, without the confidence of important members of his cabinet, if this is not enough to persuade him that it is time for him to part ways.” has come, the 1922 committee, the Backbench, will have to do it for him.”
Conservative MP Anthony Brown has reiterated his stance that he has “lost faith” in Johnson.
Jacob Rees-Mogg has confirmed that he will continue to support Boris Johnson as prime minister.
The Brexit Occasion Minister told Sky News: “The prime minister won a huge mandate in the general election, a vote of the British people and it should not be taken from them because many people resign.”
Conservative vice president resigns live on TV
Bin Afolami MP has announced his resignation on TalkTV.
He said: “I don’t think the Prime Minister now has only my support, but the party and the country.
“And that’s why I think he should step down.”
In his post he said: “You have to resign, I cannot serve under the prime minister.”
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said in Boris Johnson’s government “all the rotten lot” should go.
It looks like the end may be near for Johnson – not a moment too soon. It is noteworthy that the ministers who resigned were only ready to go on telling lies – they defended lying to the public. The whole rotten lot needs to go. and needs a permanent alternative to freedom
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) 5 July 2022
The Scottish secretary, Alister Jack, said he supports Boris Johnson, who lives in Downing Street.
Jack MP said: “I fully support the Prime Minister. I’m sorry that good colleagues resigned, but we have a great deal of work to do, and that’s what we’re doing. ,
Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries called her “100%!” Support for Johnson.
I’m not sure anyone really doubted this though, I’m behind @BorisJohnson The PM who consistently takes all the big decisions right.
— Nadine Doris (@nadine doris) 5 July 2022
Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey said: “Boris Johnson must go, his government of anarchy has failed our country.
“Families and pensioners are facing life crisis without chancellor and health crisis without health secretary.
“While these crises have spread through our country, the cabinet has spent months trying to save Boris Johnson’s skin.”
ITV’s Paul Brand tweeted that Michael Gove is expected to remain as Secretary of State for Level, Housing and Communities.
Gov’s team says he’s staying
— Paul Brand (@PaulBrandITV) 5 July 2022
According to Conservative MP Andrew Bridghan, more cabinet ministers will resign and the prime minister will be “shown the door”.
Speaking to the PA news agency, the MP from North West Leicestershire said: “I think they (Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid) finally got where the party got so much, if not months ago, that we go on like this.” Can’t grow.. What an irony. It’s been a nightmare.”
Asked what he thinks prompted Javid and Sunak to resign, Mr Bridghan said: “Pincher’s position and the prime minister is lying again.”
Asked if he thought Johnson would resign, the Tory MP said he would be “shown the door” and claimed more cabinet ministers would resign.
Andrew Marrison MP has announced on Twitter that he has resigned as trade ambassador.
The current state of the game in the cabinet
Jessica Elgot
went away
Rishi Sunki
Sajid Javido
Staying
Dominic Rabo
liz truss
Brandon Lewis
Preeti Patel
quasi quartengo
Nadine Doris
Jacob Rees-Mogg
Anne Marie-Trevelyan
simon harto
ben wallace
Chris Heaton Harris
Alistair Jack
Silently
Michael Gove
nadim zahavi
theres coffee
Penny Mordaunt
George Eustis
Grant Shapps
Lord Frost, who resigned as Brexit minister from the UK government last year, has tweeted his reaction.
Dominic Raab and Priti Patel were not expected to follow suit and resign
The deputy prime minister, Dominic Raab, and the home secretary, Priti Patel, are not expected to resign.
A source close to Raab told the PA that he was “loyal” to Johnson, while an aide to Patel said “she is staying”.