British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was left reeling on Sunday after his Brexit minister David Frost resigned, ending a difficult week during which his Conservative party suffered a humiliating defeat in a local by-election and his own MPs rebelled over new coronavirus curbs. AFP-YonhapBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson was left reeling on Sunday after his Brexit minister resigned, ending a difficult week during which his Conservative party suffered a humiliating defeat in a local by-election and his own MPs rebelled over new coronavirus curbs. David Frost, a trusted ally of the prime minister and former Brexit negotiator, sent his resignation letter late Saturday following reports that he was to leave his cabinet post in January. Frost told Johnson he had "concerns about the current direction of travel" regarding coronavirus regulations and tax rises. Johnson responded that he was "very sorry" to receive the resignation, "given everything you have achieved and contributed to this government."

Source: The Times December 19, 2021 13:57 UTC