The leadership of the Conservative Party is a matter for the party, but the leadership of this country is a matter of concern for all of us.
There is no question that the succession of ministerial resignations over the last 48 hours and the unsustainable level of unfilled ministerial roles has left many of our campaigning and advocacy colleagues deeply worried that important and pressing matters affecting the most disadvantaged in our communities will, once again, be left on the back burner while political machinations take priority.
On that basis we welcome the decision of Boris Johnson to step down from his role as Prime Minister, bringing to an end the disruption of recent days and weeks, and allowing for a transition of power to a new leader.
We hope that while this process is undertaken our government will find itself able to refocus once more on urgent key policy areas such as the current and continuing cost of living crisis, the levelling up agenda and support for communities, the need for a real solution to the crisis in social care and the challenges in delivering effective health care and tackling deep-rooted health inequalities.
