Northern Ireland secretary Brandon Lewis, security minister Damian Hinds, science minister George Freeman, and Treasury minister Helen Whatley hand in hand notice
Seven more ministers have resigned on Thursday, plunging Boris Johnson’s government into further disarray.secretary, Brandon Lewis; the security minister, Damian Hinds, the science minister George Freeman, the Treasury minister Helen Whatley, the pensions minister Guy Opperman, the technology minister Chris Philp and the courts’ minister James Cartlidge all handed in their notice early on Thursday morning.
Whately, MP for Faversham and Mid Kent, said: “With sincere regret I am resigning from HM government. I stood for parliament because I want to make our country a better place ... Your vision for our country and your mission to level up has inspired and galvanised people.“As exchequer secretary I have seen this in practice and been proud to play a part.
“I had hoped you would take this course sooner, on your own volition. But as it has become clear that you still intend to stay, I cannot continue to serve in your administration.” He continued: “A decision to leave government is never taken lightly, particularly at such a critical time for Northern Ireland. I have taken a lot of time to consider this decision, having outlined my position to you at length last night.”
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