Steerpike Steerpike

Watch: Sajid Javid takes a pop at Boris Johnson

Sajid Javid has just taken a pop at Boris Johnson following his departure from the cabinet earlier today. The ex-chancellor said no ‘self-respecting minister’ would have been able to accept the terms presented to him by the PM if he wanted to stay in the job. He told the BBC:

‘The conditions that were attached…I was unable to accept those conditions. I don’t believe any self respecting minister would accept such conditions, and therefore I felt the best thing to do, was to go…’

Javid also said that his successor as chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has his full support. Mr S isn’t convinced…

Britain’s best politics newsletters

You get two free articles each week when you sign up to The Spectator’s emails.

Already a subscriber? Log in

Steerpike
Written by
Steerpike

Steerpike is The Spectator's gossip columnist, serving up the latest tittle tattle from Westminster and beyond. Email tips to steerpike@spectator.co.uk or message @MrSteerpike

Topics in this article

Comments

Join the debate for just $5 for 3 months

Be part of the conversation with other Spectator readers by getting your first three months for $5.

Already a subscriber? Log in