Free Trial

Johnson Resignation Speech Expected Around Midday-Sky

UK

Sky News reporting that PM Boris Johnson's resignation statement is expected to be made 'around midday'.

  • Separately, Paymaster General Michael Ellis has just spoken in the House of Commons delivering a statement on the functioning of gov't.
  • Livestream: https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/a73b15d6...
  • Ellis: "'It is widely reported that the PM is about to make an important statement shortly. I can confirm it is correct that the PM will speak shortly. I cannot pre-empt the PM's statement. In the meantime the business of government continues...It is our duty now to make sure the people of this country have a functioning government. Any transitional arrangements have always been made to allow for the business of government continue.'
  • Deputy Leader of the Opposition Angela Rayner: 'I hate to break it to the minister but we don't have a functioning government'. Asks a number of questions regarding how primary and secondary legislation can go forwards, and whether select committees will be able to go ahead with so few ministers in place.

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.