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Health Secretary Sajid Javid And Chancellor Rishi Sunak Resign From Cabinet

BREAKING: Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid have resigned from Government.

The pair have stepped down in protest against Boris Johnson's leadership.

Sajid Javid has resigned as health secretary as he said he can "no longer continue in good conscience" and does not have confidence in Boris Johnson.

He said on Twitter:

"I have spoken to the Prime Minister to tender my resignation as Secretary of State for Health & Social Care.

"It has been an enormous privilege to serve in this role, but I regret that I can no longer continue in good conscience."

Rishi Sunak said on Twitter:

“The public rightly expect government to be conducted properly, competently and seriously. 

“I recognise this may be my last ministerial job, but I believe these standards are worth fighting for and that is why I am resigning.”

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