Two British government ministers have resigned over the latest Tory scandal and have harshly criticized Prime Minister Johnson.
LONDON – Two UK ministers have resigned in the wake of the sexual harassment scandal by a leading Tory party member. Finance Minister Rishi Sunak and Health Minister Sajid Javid announced their withdrawals on Tuesday evening, harshly criticizing Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Johnson still under pressure: Two ministers submit resignations – “You have lost my trust”
He was “clear that the situation will not change under your leadership, and you have therefore lost my trust,” Health Minister Javid named the reasons for his decisions in his resignation letter to Johnson. Finance Minister Sunak also did not spare his criticism of Johnson in his statement. The public “rightly expects the government to be run properly, competently and seriously,” said Sunak. “I believe these standards are worth fighting for and that’s why I’m resigning.”
Prime Minister Johnson was no longer undisputed in his own party, at least since the so-called “Partygate” affair. During the Corona lockdown, several alcohol-fueled celebrations are said to have taken place at No. 10 Downing Street – Johnson’s official residence. In response to the escapades, there was a vote of no confidence in the 58-year-old, which Johnson narrowly survived.
Government crisis in Britain: Prime Minister criticized after party sex scandal
In recent days, however, the Prime Minister has come under even more pressure from a new sex scandal in his party: the Tory Party’s deputy parliamentary secretary, Chris Pincher, resigned at the end of last week after sexually molesting two men. It became known that there had been allegations against Pincher in the past. But he wanted to remain a member of parliament. (fd/dpa)
#Harsh #criticism #Prime #Minister #British #ministers #resign