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Kaboom! Javid resigns once more, but is he first of many? – politicalbetting.com

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edited July 2022 in General
Kaboom! Javid resigns once more, but is he first of many? – politicalbetting.com

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

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  • rottenboroughrottenborough Posts: 62,716
    It's over.
  • rottenboroughrottenborough Posts: 62,716
    2nd. Like someone in a forthcoming leadership contest next month.
  • El_CapitanoEl_Capitano Posts: 4,239
    edited July 2022
    Fourth.

    As in "fourth rate Prime Minister".
  • OnlyLivingBoyOnlyLivingBoy Posts: 15,781
    Kaboom, indeed. Good on him.
  • rottenboroughrottenborough Posts: 62,716
    I bet Coffey next.

    Or maybe the leadership runners will panic and run for exit one after the other tonight.
  • wooliedyedwooliedyed Posts: 10,061
    Rishi next and Gove in the morning. Gone before PMQs imo
  • Scott_xPScott_xP Posts: 35,990
    BREAKING: Chancellor resigns https://twitter.com/rishisunak/status/1544368323625947137
  • TheScreamingEaglesTheScreamingEagles Posts: 119,632
    In answer to my question, the answer is Peter Mandelson.
  • JonathanJonathan Posts: 21,663
    edited July 2022
    Is Raab likely to be the next (caretaker) PM?
  • Big_G_NorthWalesBig_G_NorthWales Posts: 63,039
    Sunak gone
  • williamglennwilliamglenn Posts: 51,632
    edited July 2022
    rottenborough said:

    I bet Coffey next.

    You've put the mochas on it now.
  • IanB2IanB2 Posts: 49,862
    TheScreamingEagles said:

    Have I mentioned OGH is busy today and tonight's date for me?

    I hope you both have a great time!
  • Big_G_NorthWalesBig_G_NorthWales Posts: 63,039
    Scott_xP said:

    BREAKING: Chancellor resigns https://twitter.com/rishisunak/status/1544368323625947137

    Fantastic
  • kle4kle4 Posts: 96,094
    Ultimately any leader relies on the team that supports them. You simply cannot keep embarrassing them and demanding of them. At some point they ask what they are getting out of it.

    Do Tory MPs and Members punish the first big beasts to go though, as not being loyal, even if they agree Boris needs to go?

    Boris Johnson Premiership - 2 years 346 days and counting

    Theresa May Premiership - 3 years 11 days.

    He should manage to get past that without a mass resignation and coronation.
  • wooliedyedwooliedyed Posts: 10,061
    Its over
  • solarflaresolarflare Posts: 3,705
    Rishi gone according to Beth Rigby
  • MISTYMISTY Posts: 1,594
    'Pincher movement'

    .....Very good....
  • LeonLeon Posts: 55,279
    Ouch. He's gone


    This is going to overshadow the much-anticipated launch of "dorkus of the porkus morkus", isn't it?

    Oh well
  • rottenboroughrottenborough Posts: 62,716
    Popcorn marathon this evening kids.

    With lashings of wine to help the laughs along.

    The rats will run for the exit now as Javid has just stolen a massive march on them all.

  • OmniumOmnium Posts: 10,759
    TheScreamingEagles said:

    In answer to my question, the answer is Peter Mandelson.

    You'd totally sidestepped us into frog territory.
  • CatManCatMan Posts: 3,058
    Well that header lasted about 30 seconds
  • kle4kle4 Posts: 96,094
    In defence of Javid, who no doubt is partially motivated by an attempt top sieze momentum and take the top job for himself, we know for a fact that he has been willing to resign before on at least some point of principle. So in part it may be genuine.
  • williamglennwilliamglenn Posts: 51,632
    TheScreamingEagles said:

    Have I mentioned OGH is busy today and tonight's date for me?

    TheScreamingEagles said:

    In answer to my question, the answer is Peter Mandelson.

    He's your date?
  • YokesYokes Posts: 1,332
    Well thats it then isnt it. Putsch is on, I thought it was going to be in May or June.

    No rush lads.
  • HeathenerHeathener Posts: 7,084
    Wow. Quite the letter.

    Well done him. Should have done it weeks ago but at least he HAS done it.

  • rottenboroughrottenborough Posts: 62,716
    Sunak gone
  • rottenboroughrottenborough Posts: 62,716
    Told you - it is Sunak-Javid double act
  • El_CapitanoEl_Capitano Posts: 4,239
    You wait 25 years for a Portillo Moment and then two come along at once...
  • CatManCatMan Posts: 3,058
    Was watching Wimbledon, but switched to Sky News as it's a bit more exciting at the moment
  • MonksfieldMonksfield Posts: 2,806
    Peter Bone as Chancellor it is then..
  • Big_G_NorthWalesBig_G_NorthWales Posts: 63,039
    Graham Brady needs to tell Johnson to resign tonight
  • RazedabodeRazedabode Posts: 3,028
    That Sunak letter does shed some light on just how unhappy he was
  • londonpubmanlondonpubman Posts: 3,639
    Complete nuclear meltdown for the Government!
  • LeonLeon Posts: 55,279
    Why would you STAY in the Cabinet now?

    Anyone who does looks like a craven fool
  • ydoethurydoethur Posts: 71,386
    Scott_xP said:

    BREAKING: Chancellor resigns https://twitter.com/rishisunak/status/1544368323625947137

    Johnson out by morning. In fact, possibly by 9pm.

    He cannot survive this.
  • PhilPhil Posts: 2,316
    Double whammy!
  • HeathenerHeathener Posts: 7,084
    wooliedyed said:

    Its over

    Wow
  • TheScreamingEaglesTheScreamingEagles Posts: 119,632
    This might be the longest thread header title in the history of PB by the end of the night.
  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 82,002
    edited July 2022
    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.

    https://twitter.com/RishiSunak/status/1544368323625947137?s=20&t=1eV1wDsFsk4qmtkRZa0sxg
  • rottenboroughrottenborough Posts: 62,716
    edited July 2022
    It is now officially over.

    Just the matter of security removing him from Downing Street now.

  • CatManCatMan Posts: 3,058
    Monksfield said:

    Peter Bone as Chancellor it is then..

    No, step forward Michael Fabricant!
  • kle4kle4 Posts: 96,094
    Anecdote alert - My relative's immediate reaction is 'It all seems a bit silly. All the crap going on in the world and all they care about is bitching about things'.

    He is a Boris fan, as it happens. But he seemed resigned more than angry.
  • NigelbNigelb Posts: 71,070
    (FPT)
    HYUFD said:

    Big_G_NorthWales said:

    HYUFD said:


    Razedabode said:

    Scott_xP said:

    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. https://twitter.com/sajidjavid/status/1544366218789937152/photo/1

    Probably looking terminal now for
    Johnson
    Not necessarily, Javid stood against Johnson for the leadership in 2019 and was a Remainer
    It's over @HYUFD

    Absolutely delighted
    Corbyn survived frequent resignations
    COTD !
  • ohnotnowohnotnow Posts: 3,785
    rottenborough said:

    Sunak gone

    Holy cow https://twitter.com/RishiSunak/status/1544368323625947137
  • DecrepiterJohnLDecrepiterJohnL Posts: 27,896
    edited July 2022
    TheScreamingEagles said:

    In answer to my question, the answer is Peter Mandelson.

    I'd imagine Peter Mandelson might have more urgent business tonight.
  • pingping Posts: 3,805
    Sunak gone.

    Big dog will be imminently put down.
  • IanB2IanB2 Posts: 49,862
    edited July 2022
    Leon said:

    Ouch. He's gone


    This is going to overshadow the much-anticipated launch of "dorkus of the porkus morkus", isn't it?

    Oh well

    Your aliens had better land soon and take their Johnson back home with them
  • MaxPBMaxPB Posts: 38,811
    Wow, lets do this! Get the c*** out!
  • kle4kle4 Posts: 96,094
    TheScreamingEagles said:

    Have I mentioned OGH is busy today and tonight's date for me?

    Have they considered the romantic ideal that is watching scrolling political news all evening?
  • Big_G_NorthWalesBig_G_NorthWales Posts: 63,039
    Leon said:

    Why would you STAY in the Cabinet now?

    Anyone who does looks like a craven fool

    Dorries and JRM ?
  • El_CapitanoEl_Capitano Posts: 4,239
    Sunak's letter is fascinating.

    It sounds like Johnson wanted to splash the cash next week and Sunak has refused.
  • rottenboroughrottenborough Posts: 62,716
    Jonathan said:

    Is Raab likely to be the next (caretaker) PM?

    I think so. But only if he is not running. Palace will appoint interim who is not a runner and rider.
  • LeonLeon Posts: 55,279
    ohnotnow said:

    rottenborough said:

    Sunak gone

    Holy cow https://twitter.com/RishiSunak/status/1544368323625947137
    That "kind regards" at the end. Et tu, Brute?
  • TOPPINGTOPPING Posts: 42,957
    Farkn'ell
  • solarflaresolarflare Posts: 3,705
    Who's up next then?
  • OnlyLivingBoyOnlyLivingBoy Posts: 15,781
    Rejoice!
  • ThePoliticalPartyThePoliticalParty Posts: 446
    Trussticles may have dropped a bollock
  • RazedabodeRazedabode Posts: 3,028
    Will his ego let him resign? I don’t reckon it will
  • kle4kle4 Posts: 96,094
    So, with such big beasts gone his chances of staying are much lower. Will so many go he has to quit and be replaced as PM immediately, or can he stay on until a new party leader can be elected?
  • Big_G_NorthWalesBig_G_NorthWales Posts: 63,039
    edited July 2022
    This is Labour's worst nightmare
  • RochdalePioneersRochdalePioneers Posts: 28,901
    Cabinet resignations edged all day like a PornHub sublicant
  • NigelbNigelb Posts: 71,070
    Looking mildly encouraging for my 'out by conference' position. :smile:
  • rottenboroughrottenborough Posts: 62,716
    Kevin Schofield
    @KevinASchofield
    ·
    3m
    They think it's all over, it is now ...
  • IanB2IanB2 Posts: 49,862
    I wait for my MP pitifully to be asking whether the island’s local council will still be getting its extra money….
  • squareroot2squareroot2 Posts: 6,723
    Hurrah. Let's hope it forces Boris to resign.
  • DecrepiterJohnLDecrepiterJohnL Posts: 27,896
    Betfair Boris out in 2022 now 1.1.
  • wooliedyedwooliedyed Posts: 10,061
    Gove is too clued up to stay. Unless he is the bouncer
  • Richard_NabaviRichard_Nabavi Posts: 30,821
    Looks like the end. What the hell took them so long? It's not as though we've learnt anything about Boris this week that we didn't know last month, or last year, or in 2019 when he was chosen as leader.

    Still, it's progress. Getting rid of him is the necessary first stage - but only the first stage - of putting things right.
  • rottenboroughrottenborough Posts: 62,716
    Thoughts and prays for Starmer this evening.

    Once again the ruthless machine that is the Tory party moves to make sure they have a good chance of winning again.
  • ydoethurydoethur Posts: 71,386
    Johnson incidentally may be unable to stay as caretaker if he cannot get any9ne to serve as Chancellor. That hasn't happened since 1916.
  • OmniumOmnium Posts: 10,759
    Big_G_NorthWales said:

    This is Labour worst nightmare

    Perhaps G bloke, but it's not far off a Tory nightmare and this one is real!
  • SouthamObserverSouthamObserver Posts: 39,652
    Big_G_NorthWales said:

    This is Labour worst nightmare

    No, it's not. Believe me, it's not. It's just fantastic to see the Johnson regime dying.

  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 82,002
    "what's next for the Prime Minister?"

    https://twitter.com/i/status/1544370034058973185
  • LeonLeon Posts: 55,279
    Big_G_NorthWales said:

    This is Labour worst nightmare

    It really isn't

    Boris staying on was ideal for them, but they still get the 2nd prize, total turmoil in the Tory Party

    OTOH Starmer may yet get a FPN
  • rottenboroughrottenborough Posts: 62,716
    I topped up on Javid at 20 about ten mins ago - now 12.

  • kle4kle4 Posts: 96,094
    It's barely 2.5 years since the GE, which he won handsomely. Covid disrupted his intended plans, but also meant 'normal' politics was more or less suspended.

    How the heck has he gotten himself in a position where a majority of backbenchers and now many in the Cabinet want him out? No one who wins that big should make themselves so vulnerable.
  • IanB2IanB2 Posts: 49,862
    edited July 2022
    Boris not PM by Tory Conference still 1.1 at BFE
  • SouthamObserverSouthamObserver Posts: 39,652
    Truss has been totally outmanoeuvred here. Bless her.
  • wooliedyedwooliedyed Posts: 10,061
    edited July 2022
    By election in Uxbridge is a certainty
  • TOPPINGTOPPING Posts: 42,957
    I'm on Raab next Cons leader. Betting doesn't seem to have moved. What are the rules/criteria?
  • rottenboroughrottenborough Posts: 62,716
    ThePoliticalParty said:

    Trussticles may have dropped a bollock

    She may need medical help to be honest as the "lads" have out run her here.
  • kle4kle4 Posts: 96,094
    Leon said:

    Big_G_NorthWales said:

    This is Labour worst nightmare

    It really isn't

    Boris staying on was ideal for them, but they still get the 2nd prize, total turmoil in the Tory Party

    OTOH Starmer may yet get a FPN
    Talk about icing on the cake for excitement - PM goes, but the LOTO has already promised to resign if X happens. Step up Sir Ed wotsisname?
  • Pro_RataPro_Rata Posts: 5,288
    Boris ringing OGH now to get him back online.
  • El_CapitanoEl_Capitano Posts: 4,239
    Cheer up, it could be worse. We could have had a coalition of chaos with Ed Miliband.
  • LeonLeon Posts: 55,279
    wooliedyed said:

    By election in Uxbridge is a certainty

    Indeed. No way he stays in the Commons as a backbencher. Off to earn shagloads of cash
  • IshmaelZIshmaelZ Posts: 21,830
    TheScreamingEagles said:

    Have I mentioned OGH is busy today and tonight's date for me?

    Overdoing it at his age?
  • glwglw Posts: 9,906
    MaxPB said:

    Wow, lets do this! Get the c*** out!

    Is that you saying that or are you quoting Truss?
  • ohnotnowohnotnow Posts: 3,785
    Leon said:




    OTOH Starmer may yet get a FPN

    I'm not sure PB could cope.
  • CyclefreeCyclefree Posts: 25,310
    So will we get a few hours of Nadine as Chancellor?
  • Big_G_NorthWalesBig_G_NorthWales Posts: 63,039
    Omnium said:

    Big_G_NorthWales said:

    This is Labour worst nightmare

    Perhaps G bloke, but it's not far off a Tory nightmare and this one is real!
    The nightmare has been Johnson since Paterson and this is absolutely necessary to start the process of redemption
  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 82,002
    edited July 2022
    And here comes...! He's got...Some people are on the pitch! They think it's all over! ....
  • MISTYMISTY Posts: 1,594
    ydoethur said:

    Johnson incidentally may be unable to stay as caretaker if he cannot get any9ne to serve as Chancellor. That hasn't happened since 1916.

    Well he was trying to get Carrie a job.....?
  • CyclefreeCyclefree Posts: 25,310
    SouthamObserver said:

    Truss has been totally outmanoeuvred here. Bless her.

    Heart of stone etc...
  • TazTaz Posts: 14,385
    ‘Pincher Movement’ !! Very good
  • Scott_xPScott_xP Posts: 35,990
    BoZO is going to try and appoint a new chancellor
  • CarnyxCarnyx Posts: 42,838
    edited July 2022
    kle4 said:

    In defence of Javid, who no doubt is partially motivated by an attempt top sieze momentum and take the top job for himself, we know for a fact that he has been willing to resign before on at least some point of principle. So in part it may be genuine.

    Hmm. That's quite a reflection on Mr Johnson and his cabinet ministers - especially the latter - that there is even this basic assumption that they are fibbing.
  • kle4kle4 Posts: 96,094
    Sunak: The public rightly expect government to be conducted properly, competently and seriously

    1) I'm not sure they do expect it, but they should.

    2) It never bothered you before now?
  • williamglennwilliamglenn Posts: 51,632
    SouthamObserver said:

    Truss has been totally outmanoeuvred here. Bless her.

    Not if she gets appointed Chancellor, Boris clings on for a while longer, and she repeats John Major's trajectory from Foreign Secretary to Number 10.
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