Boris Johnson to change ministerial code to avoid need for resignations over breaches

It had previously expected that ministers should go if they were found to have breached the code

Boris Johnson departs 10 Downing Street. Picture; Dominic Lipinski/PA

Boris Johnson has been accused of watering down the rules for ministers after it was made clear they will not automatically lose their jobs if they breach the Ministerial Code.

A British Government policy statement said it was “disproportionate” to expect ministers to resign or face the sack for “minor” violations of the code’s provisions.