Mr Hart was earlier among cabinet ministers who told Johnson he should listen to the overwhelming Tory view and tender his resignation, Sky News understands. A senior Number 10 source told Sky News that Johnson remains “absolutely defiant” and has “no intention of resigning”, adding that the prime minister wants to “fight on”. Politics Hub: Boris Johnson tells ministers ‘no I’m not going’ Mr Hart had held the role since 2019. In his letter to Mr Johnson, Mr Hart said: “I have never been a big fan of ministerial resignations which are the best means of forcing change. “Colleagues have done all they can, privately and publicly, to help you turn the ship around, but I sadly feel we have passed the point where that is possible.” Hart became the third cabinet minister to resign after former health secretary Sajid Javid and chancellor Rishi Sunak. Johnson has sacked his Secretary, Michael Gove, who is reportedly one of the first sitting ministers to express his displeasure with the prime minister staying on.
title: “Simon Hart Resigns As Secretary Of State For Wales Political News " ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-07” author: “Regina Sisto”
Mr Hart was earlier among cabinet ministers who told Johnson he should listen to the overwhelming Tory view and tender his resignation, Sky News understands. A senior Number 10 source told Sky News that Johnson remains “absolutely defiant” and has “no intention of quitting”, adding that the prime minister wants to “fight on”. Politics Hub: Boris Johnson tells ministers ‘no I’m not going’ Mr Hart had held the role since 2019. In his letter to Mr Johnson, Mr Hart said: “I have never been a big fan of ministerial resignations which are the best means of forcing change. “Colleagues have done all they can, privately and publicly, to help you turn the ship around, but I sadly feel we have passed the point where that is possible.” Hart became the third cabinet minister to resign after former health secretary Sajid Javid and chancellor Rishi Sunak. Johnson has sacked his Secretary, Michael Gove, who is reportedly one of the first sitting ministers to express his displeasure with the prime minister staying on.
