Europe 1 with AFP 10:28 a.m., July 06, 2022
The day after the resignation of the Ministers of Health and Finance, the Secretary of State for Children and the Family and the assistant to the Secretary of State for Transport announced their departure from the government.
A situation that further weakens Boris Johnson, already entangled in a wave of scandals.
Two new members of the British government announced their resignation on Wednesday the day after the resounding departures of the Ministers of Health and Finance, further weakening Prime Minister Boris Johnson entangled in a wave of scandals.
"Lost Trust"
The Secretary of State for Children and Families, Will Quince, announced his departure, judging that he had "no choice" after having repeated "in good faith" in the media elements provided by the Prime Minister's services "which turned out to be inaccurate".
Laura Trott resigned from her post as assistant to the Secretary of State for Transport, judging that confidence was "lost".
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.
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— Will Quince MP (@willquince) July 6, 2022
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