Four top Boris Johnson aides quit in a day
(VOVWORLD) - Four of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's closest aides resigned on Thursday within a few hours amid growing pressure on the Prime Minister.
 Johnson's four top aides resign on February 3, 2022. (Photo: PA/REX) |
They were Head of Policy Munira Mirza, Director of Communication Jack Doyle, Chief of Staff Dan Rosenfield, and Principal Private Secretary Martin Reynolds.
The resignations came as backbench unrest is growing within the Conservative Party. 17 MPs have submitted letters of no confidence in the Prime Minister. 54 such letters could result in a no-confidence vote.
Johnson's premiership is facing a growing crisis in the wake of anger over a series of alcohol-fuelled parties held at his Downing Street office and residence during coronavirus lockdowns in the UK.