UK government minister eyes resignation over investigations into British Army killings during Troubles

The UK Prime Minister’s official spokesman acknowledged No 10 was aware of “speculation” around former army officer Mr Mercer’s future but “speculation is what it is at the moment”.

Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer is a member of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Cabinet. Picture: PA

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces the loss of a “valued” minister amid reports Johnny Mercer is about to quit the UK Government.

Veterans minister Mr Mercer is thought to be unhappy about a lack of progress in dealing with former personnel being investigated for killings during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.