Sajid Javid blasts ‘enough is enough’ as he challenges others to resign from Boris Johnson's Cabinet

Ex-Health Secretary Mr Javid attempted to deliver the fatal blow with a blistering resignation speech in the packed Commons.

The big beast said: "At some point we have to conclude that enough is enough. I believe that point is now.

"The reset button can only work so many times. There's only so many times you can turn that machine on and off before you realise something is fundamentally wrong."

He added: "The problem starts at the top, it's not going to change."

Five ministers all quit before lunchtime while a slew of once loyal Tory MPs called for the PM to fall on his sword.

Tory plotters are trying to force the PM out by changing the leadership rules at a meeting of the backbench 1922 Committee at 5pm today.

They want to tinker with the rulebook so another confidence vote go ahead as soon as possible.

More Conservative rebels stuck the knife in during PMQs and asked if there was anything that would make him resign.

Mr Johnson tried to turn the tables onto Sir Keir Starmer, accusing him of scheming to "overturn the will of the British people and take us back into Europe".

The Labour leader shot back: "What a pathetic spectacle that the dying act of his political career is to parrot that nonsense."

And rubbing salt in the wounds of all the resignations, he added: "Isn't this the first recorded case of the sinking ships fleeing the rats."

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[hendongooner]

Oh the irony - Sajid Javid talking about honesty and integrity.

[coldbreeze]

They all want to be PM but don't want to do the best for our country but for themselves

[aleccap]

He must have been up all night writing that speech 😂

[somedude]

We need to change the political system in this country as it doesn’t matter who is in government they’re all in it for themselves. Never trust career politicians who’re controlled by corporations.

[spumemonk]

This guy like his 'comrade' Rishi Sunak have only one thing on their minds and that is how they can use this to better their own political careers.

[arfurwitt]

Of course he wants Boris to resign but who will step up to replace him?
Oh that’s right — him! Keep him out!

[um]

Politics is such a weird game. You think these people are your mates, give them fancy jobs, and then they backstab you 🤣

[johndean]

Thought exactly the same when he got Cabinet Minster job for the NHS. Ex Banker in charge of the NHS right on Enough is Enough.

[malsmith]

I’m no tory and certainly no fan of Boris but I beg the question why didn’t he leave when sue gray published her report

[elliotgregory]

The man who had the gall to defend the ridiculous COVID argument in front of medical Oh dear.

[dogstaraycliffe]

The only thing on his mind is the fear of losing his seat.

[johnmpainter]

These men are all about power and control don’t believe a single one of them

[scottyscotty]

Let's not forget this man sacked care workers and threatened to sack nhs staff as well, for refusing a very controversial and experimental jab. This man is a disgrace to our country and should have resigned long long ago.

[denzilwashington]

Honesty and integrity is something any mp just doesn't possess

[Michael-tqxm]

There are two kinds of evil in the world. People who commit evil acts and people who do nothing to stop them.

[purplehaze]

This is not so much a goodbye speech as it is Javid's first speech as a candidate for the premiership...

[eszterszlavik]

“Everybody plays the game...” Nice Illumi-show 👏🏻

[pontifex]

I'm sure he's a smart guy and competent in many ways, but why oh why are such senior politicians so mealy-mouthed. Just say it, "I've concluded that the PM is a liar, so I'm off, and I urge all my colleagues to join me".

[jamesjarrett]

This is the second time this guy has resigned from a major post of state. Chancellor? Gone! Health? Gone! Maybe he should just go and do something else!

[CRAZYCRTC]

cant trust a man that looks like Bond Villan