Boris Johnson to Make Key Statement at 12.30pm Amid Government Chaos
Starmer Demands Johnson Quit Immediately
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has slammed Boris Johnson, insisting the PM must step down now. “He has to go; he can’t stay,” Starmer declared. He claimed it’s unfair for Johnson to linger on as caretaker Prime Minister.
Starmer says Johnson’s own party has made it clear: his time is up. “They won’t be able to impose him on the country any longer,” he added.
Labour Threatens No Confidence Vote
Warning the Tories, Starmer vowed Labour will act if Johnson refuses to quit. “In the national interest, we’ll bring a no confidence vote—because this can’t go on.”
He pressed the need for more than just a leader change. “We need a change of government, not just a change at the top. We require a Labour government.”
Johnson Shuffles Cabinet After Mass Resignations
As Boris prepares to speak, the government reels from over 50 MP resignations.
- Kit Malthouse named Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, the Cabinet Office’s top minister after the PM.
- Greg Clark replaces Michael Gove as Levelling Up Secretary.
- James Cleverly appointed Education Secretary.
This high-profile cabinet reshuffle comes as Johnson fights to cling onto power amid mounting pressure.
