Sajid Javid admits no confidence vote in Boris Johnson’s leadership is ‘possible’

Cabinet minister Sajid Javid has admitted a vote of no confidence in Boris Johnson’s leadership is “possible” amid hypothesis one could possibly be triggered at present.

The well being secretary mentioned he was unaware whether or not the required insurgent threshold of 54 votes had been reached, however pointed to numerous colleagues who had gone public.

Speaking on Sky News, Mr Javid mentioned: “If 54 letters are reached I’m sure a vote will be called. I do think it’s possible, but I don’t know”.

He added: “This country doesn’t need a vote of no confidence in the prime minister.”

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