UK

Jacob Rees-Mogg backs Johnson following resignations

Labour leader Keir Starmer says while it is clear Johnson should step down, only a change of government can give the country a fresh start

Former British health secretary Sajid Javid, prime minister Boris Johnson and former chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak. Photograph: Toby Melville/PA
Former British health secretary Sajid Javid, prime minister Boris Johnson and former chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak. Photograph: Toby Melville/PA
Denis Staunton
Tue Jul 05 2022 - 20:47 • 3 MIN READ

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Denis Staunton

Denis Staunton

Denis Staunton is China Correspondent of The Irish Times