Boris Johnson apologises for appointing Chris Pincher as Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid resign

RISHI Sunak and Sajid Javid have both sensationally resigned from the Cabinet in a devastating hammer blow to Boris Johnson.

The Chancellor and Health Secretary dramatically wielded the knife as the PM reels from the fallout of the Chris Pincher scandal.

The coordinated coup attempt came just minutes after the PM gave a grovelling apology for appointing the shamed MP to a top job.

Downing St was today forced to admit Mr Johnson WAS aware of complaints against Pincher when he made him deputy chief whip.

In a blistering resignation letter, Mr Sunak said: "The public rightly expects government to be conducted properly, competently and seriously.

“I recognise this may be my last ministerial job, but I believe these standards are worth fighting for and that is why I am resigning.”

Mr Javid demanded the PM to throw in the towel for the good of the Conservative Party - and the country.

He said: "The vote of confidence last month showed that a large number of our colleagues agree. It was a moment for humility, grip and new direction.

"I regret to say, however, that it is clear to me that this situation will not change under your leadership - and you have therefore lost my confidence too."