Health Minister Sajid Javid and Finance Minister Rishi Sunak both resigned tonight, leaving Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a very rocky area. The two high-profile politicians advocated “standards” and the “tone set as leaders” about why they quit.
Mr Sunak wrote: “I admit this may be my last ministerial job, but I believe these standards are worth fighting for and that is why I am resigning.”
As Mr Javid said, “” The tone you give as a leader, and the values you represent, reflect on your colleagues, your party and ultimately the country.
“Conservatives at their best are seen as stubborn decision-makers, led by strong values. We may not have always been popular, but we were competent to act in the national interest.
“Unfortunately, in the current circumstances, the public comes to the conclusion that we are not one now.”
With the prime minister now missing two of his top politicians, several bookmakers have suspended bets on whether he will step down as prime minister.
Coral spokesman John Hill said: “In what was a fast-moving dilemma for Boris Johnson, we have pulled the plug on our bets on his future as it is difficult to see a way forward for the Prime Minister now. . “
According to the latest chance, the current top favorite to be Mr. Johnson to replace Mark Harper, MP for the Forest of Dean.
He tweeted in the wake of the resignations: “Tonight we saw leadership from @RishiSunak and @sajidjavid.
“Honorable decisions made by honorable men.
“The Conservative Party still has so much to offer our country. It’s time for a fresh start.”
Mr Harper is currently at Betfair on 31/10 to take control of the next country.
Second is Health and Social Care Committee Chair Jeremy Hunt, on 31/5.
And the third most likely to join Mr. Johnson to take over should he resign, is Secretary of State for Trade Policy, Penny Mordaunt, on 6/1.
Next Premier Chance According to Betfair
Mark Harper – 10/31
Jeremy Hunt – 5/31
Penny Mordaunt – 6/1
Tom Tugendhat – 5/37
Liz Truss – 5/33
Rishi Sunak – 5/33