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UK Johnson plunged into crisis as Sunak, health minister quits

UK Johnson plunged into crisis as Sunak, health minister quits

July 05, 2022 | 08:45 PM
British Health Secretary Sajid Javid arrives ahead of a weekly cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street, in London. REUTERS
Britain's finance and health ministers resigned on Tuesday, in what looked to be a final blow for Prime Minister Boris Johnson who had tried to apologise for the latest scandal involving a sexual misconduct complaint over one of his ministers.Health Secretary Sajid Javid announced his resignation in a statement, saying he could "no longer continue in good conscience."Moments later, finance minister Rishi Sunak also announced he was quitting.The resignations came as Johnson was apologising for what he said was a mistake by not realising that former whip Chris Pincher was unsuitable for a job in government after complaints of sexual misconduct were made against him."In hindsight, it was the wrong thing to do. I apologise to everyone who's been badly affected by it," Johnson told broadcasters.
July 05, 2022 | 08:45 PM