Boris Johnson's brother resigns as minister, citing national interest
- 05 Sep 2019
Britain's Minister Jo Johnson is seen outside Downing Street in London. File Photo/Reuters
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's brother, Jo, has resigned as junior minister and said he would step down as a lawmaker, citing a conflict between family loyalty and the national interest.
"It’s been an honour to represent Orpington for 9 years & to serve as a minister under three PMs," Jo Johnson said.
"In recent weeks I’ve been torn between family loyalty and the national interest - it’s an unresolvable tension & time for others to take on my roles as MP & Minister," he said.
Reuters