Key Boris Johnson ally resigns after party argues over his future
12 November, 2020
One of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s key allies is resigning after reports of a power struggle inside the government.
Director of communications Lee Cain is stepping down amid reports of strong arguments inside ruling Conservative Party over whether he ought to be made chief of staff.
The resignation is undoubtedly a blow to Mr Johnson.
Announcing his resignation, Mr Cain confirmed that he previously been offered the work as chief of staff.
The prime minister praised his departing communications chief.
“I want to thank Lee for his extraordinary service to the government during the last four years," Mr Johnson said.
"He is a true ally and friend and I am very glad that he'll remain director of communications before new year and to help restructure the operation. He'll be much missed."
Mr Cain spent some time working for Mr Johnson for several years, initially on the Leave campaign that ended with a referendum vote that committed Britain to withdraw from the EU.
He also done Mr Johnson’s Conservative Party leadership campaign that saw him succeed Theresa May as prime minister.
"After careful consideration, I have tonite resigned as No 10 director of communications and can leave the post at the end of the entire year," Mr Cain's statement read.
"It's been a privilege to are an adviser for Mr Johnson going back 3 years - being part of a team that helped him win the Tory leadership contest, secure the most significant Conservative majority for three decades - and it had been an honour to be asked to serve as the prime minister's chief of staff.
"I would like to thank all of the team at No 10, including the many unsung and intensely talented civil servants, because of their effort and support over the last 18 months.
"And the majority of all, I would like to thank the prime minister for his loyalty and leadership.
"I have without doubt that under his premiership the country will deliver on the promises made in the 2019 election campaign and build back better from the coronavirus pandemic."
Source: www.thenationalnews.com
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