Yahoo News Full list of government resignations over Boris Johnson’s leadership
Here is a list of the 44 MPs who have resigned from the Government since Tuesday evening.
It is the equivalent of around a quarter of the total “payroll vote” in the House of Commons – the number of MPs who hold positions from which they would have to resign in order to oppose the Government.
The 44 comprises three Cabinet ministers, 16 ministers, 20 parliamentary private secretaries, four trade envoys and one vice-chair.
1. Sajid Javid, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
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. pic.twitter.com/d5RBFGPqXp
— Sajid Javid (@sajidjavid) July 5, 2022
2. Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer
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.
My letter to the Prime Minister below. pic.twitter.com/vZ1APB1ik1
— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) July 5, 2022
3. Andrew Murrison, trade envoy to Morocco
— Rt Hon Andrew Murrison MP (@AWMurrison) July 5, 2022
4. Bim Afolami, Conservative Party vice-chairman
5. Saqib Bhatti, parliamentary private secretary at the Department of Health and Social Care
The Conservative party has always been the party of integrity and honour but recent events have undermined trust and standards in public life. It is for this reason that sadly, I must resign.
I will continue working hard for my constituents on the issues that matter to them. pic.twitter.com/oHZzPO285o
— Saqib Bhatti MP (@bhatti_saqib) July 5, 2022
6. Jonathan Gullis, parliamentary private secretary at the Northern Ireland Office
7. Nicola Richards, parliamentary private secretary at the Department for Transport
I will always remain loyal to my constituents and the Conservative Party. Tonight I’ve made the tough decision to resign as a PPS. pic.twitter.com/XrM8IrzreJ
— Nicola Richards MP (@Nicola4WBE) July 5, 2022
8. Virginia Crosbie, parliamentary private secretary at the Welsh Office
9. Theo Clarke, trade envoy to Kenya
I am very sad to be resigning as the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Kenya with immediate effect👇 pic.twitter.com/rBKSdbMCQ7
— Theo Clarke MP (@theodoraclarke) July 5, 2022
10. Alex Chalk, Solicitor General
With great sadness I am resigning as Solicitor General. I won’t be doing media interviews. pic.twitter.com/8kr9ecRECg
— Alex Chalk (@AlexChalkChelt) July 5, 2022
11. Laura Trott, parliamentary private secretary at the Department for Transport
12. Will Quince, parliamentary under-secretary of state for children and families at the Department for Education
With great sadness and regret, I have this morning tendered my resignation to the Prime Minister after I accepted and repeated assurances on Monday to the media which have now been found to be inaccurate.
I wish my successor well – it is the best job in government. pic.twitter.com/65EOmHd47p
— Will Quince MP 🇬🇧 (@willquince) July 6, 2022
13. Robin Walker, minister of state for school standards at the Department for Education
I have today offered my resignation from the Government & look forward to supporting @conservatives & campaigning for #Worcester from the backbenches, it has been a privilege to work to support our brilliant schools pic.twitter.com/giOm0wCArw
— Robin Walker (@WalkerWorcester) July 6, 2022
14. Felicity Buchan, parliamentary private secretary at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
It is with great sadness that I have tendered my resignation today as a Parliamentary Private Secretary in the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. Please find my resignation letter below. pic.twitter.com/SbBqNGO5Pn
— Felicity Buchan MP (@FelicityBuchan) July 6, 2022
15. John Glen, minister of state at the Treasury
With deep regret I am resigning from the government.
I will not be doing media interviews regarding this. pic.twitter.com/IT0C50g8My
— John Glen MP (@JohnGlenUK) July 6, 2022
16. Victoria Atkins, minister of state for prisons and probation at the Ministry of Justice
17. Jo Churchill, parliamentary under-secretary of state at the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
18. Stuart Andrew, minister of state for housing at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities
It is with sadness that I am resigning as Housing Minister.
I pay tribute to all my ministerial colleagues, officials, and civil servants in the Department and the wider sector.
I look forward to continuing to serve my constituents in Pudsey, Horsforth, and Aireborough. pic.twitter.com/wTnrr9rcSu
— Stuart Andrew (@StuartAndrew) July 6, 2022
19. Selaine Saxby, parliamentary private secretary at the Treasury
With much regret I can no longer continue in my present role as PPS pic.twitter.com/7R24W1P3bx
— Selaine Saxby MP (@SelaineSaxby) July 6, 2022
20. Claire Coutinho, parliamentary private secretary at the Treasury
21. David Johnston, parliamentary private secretary at the Department for Education
22. Kemi Badenoch, minister of state at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities
23. Julia Lopez, minister of state at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
24. Lee Rowley, parliamentary under-secretary of state at the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
With great regret and sadness, I resigned as Minister for Industry this morning. pic.twitter.com/PYXiLQheQt
— Lee Rowley (@Lee4NED) July 6, 2022
25. Neil O’Brien, parliamentary under-secretary of state at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities
26. Alex Burghart, parliamentary under-secretary of state at the Department for Education
27. Mims Davies, parliamentary under-secretary of state at the Department for Work & Pensions
I have tended my resignation from from the government from a role I have cherished for the last three years. I thank everyone @DWP from bottom of my heart for all their work, friendship & support. But @Conservatives needs a fresh start & I can see no other way forward than this pic.twitter.com/7b2unhpUO3
— Mims Davies MP #KICKSTART #PLANFORJOBS #WAYTOWORK (@mimsdavies) July 6, 2022
28. Duncan Baker, parliamentary private secretary at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities
29. Craig Williams, parliamentary private secretary at the Treasury
My letter of resignation as PPS to the Chancellor ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/smB1wQqsEO
— Craig Williams (@craig4monty) July 6, 2022
30. Mark Logan, parliamentary private secretary at the Northern Ireland Office
With immediate effect pic.twitter.com/TedjPocHnA
— Mark Logan MP (@Mark_Logan_MP) July 6, 2022
31. Rachel Maclean, parliamentary under-secretary of state for safeguarding at the Home Office
With deep regret I am resigning as Minister for Safeguarding. It remains the greatest honour of my life to represent Redditch in Parliament and I will continue to support the policies which I was re-elected to deliver from the backbenches. pic.twitter.com/rSaWHEBdBf
— Rachel Maclean MP (@redditchrachel) July 6, 2022
32. Mike Freer, parliamentary under-secretary of state for exports at the Department for International Trade
33. Mark Fletcher, parliamentary private secretary at the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
34. Sara Britcliffe, parliamentary private secretary at the Department for Education
It is with a heavy heart that I’ve given my resignation as PPS in a Department I love, Education. This Government has achieved so much start delivering on levelling up in Hyndburn and Haslingden. But, this self-inflicted crisis risks undoing all of that. It’s time to draw a line. pic.twitter.com/DQLosYplJf
— Sara Britcliffe MP (@SarBritcliffeMP) July 6, 2022
35. Ruth Edwards, parliamentary private secretary at the Scottish Office
36. Peter Gibson, parliamentary private secretary at the Department for International Trade
My letter of resignation as PPS pic.twitter.com/y8gf3ZuYeb
— Peter Gibson MP (@Gibbo4Darlo) July 6, 2022
37. David Duiguid, trade envoy for Angola and Zambia
38. James Sunderland, parliamentary private secretary at the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
39. Jacob Young, parliamentary private secretary at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
I have agonised throughout today – I have supported the Prime Minister through thick and thin.
It’s because of my loyalty to him, that I urge him to now step aside and allow the country to move forward. pic.twitter.com/3pT7tlopTB
— Jacob Young MP (@JacobYoungMP) July 6, 2022
40. James Daly, parliamentary private secretary at the Department for Work & Pensions
I have tonight taken the decision to resign as a Parliamentary Private Secretary at the DWP. pic.twitter.com/H94irC62YL
— James Daly MP (@JamesDalyMP) July 6, 2022
41. David Mundell, trade envoy for New Zealand
42. Danny Kruger, parliamentary private secretary at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities
Tonight I handed in my letter of resignation to the Chief Whip. pic.twitter.com/MccLho3kKk
— Simon Hart (@Simonhartmp) July 6, 2022
43. Simon Hart, Secretary of State for Wales
44. Edward Argar, minister of state at the Department of Health and Social Care
