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If you believe the media reports, a bitter argument breaks out in Downing Street. There is even speculation about possible resignations from Johnson’s adviser, Dominic Cummings, and from Brexit negotiator, David Frost.
According to media reports, a heated dispute broke out in the British government following the resignation of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s communications chief. There is speculation about a power struggle between different groups within the managerial level.
Communications chief Lee Cain announced Wednesday night, without giving a reason, that he would be stepping down at the end of the year. Cain is a close confidant of Johnson’s consultant, Dominic Cummings. Both are partners of the conservative politician from the election campaign for the 2016 Brexit referendum, in which the British voted by a narrow margin in favor of leaving the EU. Cummings is now considered a shooter at the Downing Street government headquarters, but he is controversial. According to TimesRadio reporter Tom Newton Dunn, he is said to be “very unhappy” with Cain’s departure and, at times, considered resigning himself.
Cain was reportedly to be promoted to chief of staff.
Recently, the Times reported that Cain should be promoted to chief of staff. But that was reportedly greeted with disgust by ministers, advisers and parliamentarians. BBC journalist Laura Kuenssberg tweeted the resistance of Johnson’s fiancée Carrie Symonds, citing unidentified internal sources. Even the resignation of Brexit negotiator David Frost, who is counted as part of Cain’s camp, cannot be ruled out, according to the BBC reporter.
According to the “Guardian”, former journalist Cain first made himself known to a wider audience during the 2010 election campaign: for the left-wing tabloid “Daily Mirror”, disguised as a hen he followed conservative politicians during appearances in the election campaign and made fun of them. He later moved to the Brexit campaign “Vote Leave”.
A successor has already been determined
“It has been a privilege to have served as an advisor to Mr. Johnson for the past three years and to be part of the team that helped him win the leadership of the Conservative Party and secure the largest Conservative majority in three decades,” he said. Cain on Wednesday. Furthermore, it was an honor for him to have offered him the post of Chief of Staff. Johnson thanked Cain for his services and called him a “true ally and friend.”
According to the broadcaster, current top government spokesman James Slack will follow Cain in the role of chief communications officer.
