David Lidington, effectively Theresa May's Deputy PM resigns

David Lidington, effectively Theresa May's Deputy Prime Minister has resigned on Wednesday as Boris Johnson takes the charge as British Prime Minister. He said after 20 years on the front bench it's the right moment to move on.

I wrote to @BorisJohnson yesterday to congratulate him on his election, to wish him well & to say I've decided that after 20 yrs on the front bench it's the right moment to move on. I shall leave the govt when @theresa_may offers her resignation to The Queen.

— David Lidington (@DLidington) July 24, 2019

The Cabinet Minister also said he will do all he can to help new govt secure a deal to allow an orderly departure from the European Union.

He thanked the civil servants whom he has had the privilege to lead. He further added "the impartiality & professionalism of the civil service is one of the great strengths of our constitution. As is readiness of Ministers to encourage candid even when unwelcome, advice."

Earlier today Philip Hammond also resigned as the Chancellor of the Exchequer of the United Kingdom submitting his resignation letter ahead of Theresa May's own resignation. He wrote in his resignation letter that May's successor must be free to choose a Chancellor who is fully aligned with his policy position.