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Boris Johnson makes it clear he plans to stay as he moves to shore up his government with a reshuffle.

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Boris Johnson can expect a torrid time today as he faces both Prime Minister's Questions and probe by the Liaison Committee less than 24 hours after Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid dramatically resigned as members of his cabinet.

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The resignation of Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid could be the final blow for Boris Johnson's premiership after the political heavyweights attacked the PM's "lack of integrity", competence and leadership.

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Nadhim Zahawi has been appointed Boris Johnson's new chancellor after Rishi Sunak dramatically quit the role earlier this evening.

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Conservative minister Jacob Rees-Mogg said that the best politicians "carry on calmly".

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Allies of Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid insist tonight that their resignations are all about a question of integrity.

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Steve Barclay has been appointed as health secretary, Downing Street has announced.

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Sajid Javid quits as health secretary after the PM says it was a mistake to appoint Chris Pincher.

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As Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid resign, who is staying in Boris Johnson's cabinet and in his ministerial team?

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Boris Johnson arrives back at Downing Street after losing two members of his top team, Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid.

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How the chancellor and secretary of state for health told Boris Johnson they were quitting.

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If Boris Johnson does not resign then the party 'will have to force him out' says a Tory backbencher.

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Sajid Javid has resigned as health secretary and Rishi Sunak has stepped down as chancellor.

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The health secretary and chancellor both stand down.

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Rishi Sunak has resigned as chancellor, just moments after Sajid Javid resigned as health secretary.

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Sajid Javid has resigned as health secretary.

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Boris Johnson has apologised for appointing Chris Pincher deputy chief whip, saying it "was a mistake" and "in hindsight the wrong thing to do".

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There is laughter in the Lords as a Commons statement about standards in public life is repeated.

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Boris Johnson will face questions from the powerful Liaison Committee on Wednesday in the wake of another scandal.

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Senior backbenchers are unhappy about Boris Johnson's handling of the Chris Pincher row.

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No 10 is accused of not being truthful over what Boris Johnson knew about Chris Pincher allegations.

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Boris Johnson was told about an investigation into Chris Pincher's inappropriate behaviour in 2019, despite days of Number 10 saying the prime minister was unaware of specific allegations against his former deputy chief whip.

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Did Boris Johnson know about allegations against MP Chris Pincher when he appointed him as deputy chief whip?

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Opposition MPs heckle and laugh as the paymaster general explains Boris Johnson's handling of Chris Pincher claims.

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A Labour MP who has been signed off sick amid a "sustained campaign of misogynistic abuse" is now facing a vote over whether she will be allowed to stand in the next election.

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Sir Simon McDonald, a top civil servant of 40 years' standing, has bulldozed through Number 10's defences of Chris Pincher this morning, leaving the prime minister exposed. 

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The prime minister has "trashed the reputation of a proud and honourable party" says a Tory MP.

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Allegations that the MP Chris Pincher groped two men last week have caused turmoil within the government.

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A former senior civil servant says Boris Johnson was "briefed in person" about an investigation into Mr Pincher.

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There is increasing exasperation, from the cabinet down, of the inability of No 10 to focus on the business of government.

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Dominic Raab was foreign secretary and Mr Pincher's boss when allegations were investigated in 2019.

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Boris Johnson was "briefed in person" about an inquiry into Chris Pincher's behaviour, says ex-Foreign Office civil servant.

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Boris Johnson was briefed "in person" about an allegation of inappropriate behaviour against disgraced MP Chris Pincher in 2019, a senior civil servant has claimed.

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Sir Keir Starmer's vow to "make Brexit work" feels like a moment for Labour after years of argument.

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Former health secretary Matt Hancock MPs has demanded a Commons vote on whether assisted dying should be legalised in the UK.

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The BBC understands the complaint sparked a disciplinary process that confirmed the MP's misconduct.

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The prime minister, back on home soil on Monday and back on familiar ground too, emerged from Number 10 to confront another scandal engulfing this government - this time over his decision to appoint Chris Pincher as deputy chief whip in February despite widespread concerns over his alleged conduct.

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Sir Keir Starmer has ruled out rejoining the European Union as he laid out Labour's plan to tackle issues caused by Brexit.

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Carrie Johnson openly questioned Chris Pincher's suitability as a government whip in as far back as 2017, Sky News understands.

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All new public buildings should have separate male and female toilets, the government has announced.

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