Javid resigns from Government and warns PM 'the party is bigger than one individual' - The Evesham Observer

Javid resigns from Government and warns PM 'the party is bigger than one individual'

Evesham Editorial 5th Jul, 2022 Updated: 5th Jul, 2022   0

HEALTH Secretary and Worcestershire MP Sajid Javid has resigned with a devastating swipe at under pressure Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

In a bombshell letter, Mr Javid said he could ‘no longer serve in this Government ‘in good conscience’ and Prime Minister Boris Johnson had lost his confidence.

His departure was swiftly followed by Chancellor Rishi Sunak who said: “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”




The resignations came minutes after the Prime Minister apologised for appointing Chris Pincher to a government role after being told about a misconduct complaint against the MP.

The PM admitted he had been told about the complaint in 2019 – but had made a ‘bad mistake’ by not acting on it.


In the letter published on Twitter, Mr Javid wrote: “I am instinctively a team player but the British people rightly deserve integrity from their Government.”

“He added the tone he (Boris Johnson) set as leader and the values he represented, reflected on his colleagues, his party and ultimately the country.

“Conservatives at their best are seen as hard-headed decision-makers guided by strong values.

“We may not have always been popular but we have been competent in acting in the national interest.

“Sadly, in the current circumstance, the public are concluding that we are now neither.

“The vote of confidence last month showed that a large number of our colleagues agree.

“It was a moment for humility, grip and new direction.

“I regret to say, however, that it is clear to me that this situation will not change under your leadership – and you have lost my confidence too.”

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