Lee Rowley MP resigns as Minister for Industry

It comes amidst a flurry of resignations in Boris Johnson's cabinet

Author: Trevor ThomasPublished 6th Jul 2022

The North East Derbyshire MP tended his resignation this morning.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has defied calls to quit despite the departures which started last night after Sajid Javid left his role as health secretary - closely followed by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.

Both say it was in protest at the PM's conduct and standards.

Mr Johnson has vowed to 'keep going' as Prime Minister.

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