The party may soon be over for Boris Johnson following a series of high profile ministerial resignations which threaten the collapse of the government.
Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Sajid Javid, the Health Secretary, both resigned on Tuesday evening, citing no confidence in the Prime Minister.
Mr Sunak, one of the UK’s most senior politicians and a close ally of Mr Johnson, said: “the public rightly expect government to be conducted properly, competently and seriously”.
He adds: “I believe these standards are worth fighting for and that is why I am resigning”.
Boris Johnson and his government have been rocked by recent scandals, with the Prime Minister’s own conduct coming under intense scrutiny.
Mr Johnson was recently fined for attending unlawful parties during the Covid-19 lockdowns, and has suffered significant defeats at by-elections.
It is difficult to see how Mr Johnson can survive following the resignation of his two most senior allies.
The Queen will be aware of developments and will be prepared to appoint the 15th Prime Minister of her reign should there be a need.
