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Sunak and Javid resign over Pincher appointment

Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid resigned from the UK government on 5 July 2022, citing loss of confidence in Prime Minister Boris Johnson following his appointment of Chris Pincher as deputy chief whip despite prior allegations of misconduct.

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PoliticsSunak and Javid resign over Pincher appointment

Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid resigned from the UK government on 5 July 2022, citing loss of confidence in Prime Minister Boris Johnson following his appointment of Chris Pincher as deputy chief whip despite prior allegations of misconduct.

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