Kingston and Surbiton MP Ed Davey, has tonight called for Boris Johnson to step down as Prime Minister following key cabinet resignations earlier this evening.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid this evening quit Johnson's cabinet amid a row over the handling of misconduct claims against ex-Deputy Chief Whip Chris Pincher.

The Downing Street Office of the Prime Minister had earlier denied the level of knowledge Mr Johnson had about the past record of the shamed Tamworth MP, who has admitted groping men and unacceptable conduct in Parliament while drunk before appointing him to a position in the Conservative Whips' office.

He has already been suspended from the Conservative Party and now faces further allegations.

This evening Mr Johnson admitted he had been told about complaints about Mr Pincher in 2019 and made a "bad mistake" by not acting on it.

Within minutes of that admission, Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid resigned. Mr Sunak said the public expect "government to be conducted properly, competently and seriously" while Mr Javid told the Prime Minister he can "no longer, in good conscience, continue serving in this government".

Expectation is now rife that Mr Johnson will finally have to fall on his sword and resign after months of criticism over his conduct, decisions and attempts to avoid blame for 'Partygate' and other government failing.

Speaking to Kingston Nub News, local MP and leader of the Lib Dems, Ed Davey said: "Boris Johnson has got to go, his Government of chaos has failed our country.

"Families and pensioners are facing a cost of living crisis with no Chancellor, and a healthcare crisis with no Health Secretary. While these crises have ripped through our country the cabinet have spent months trying to save Boris Johnson's skin.

"The Conservative Party hold full responsibility for this failed government. Ministers are wrapped up in sleaze and scandal while the country has suffered.

"People have been taken for granted for too long, and it's time for a change."