Rishi Sunak 'had to be talked out of resigning' as it would pile pressure on PM

The Chancellor stayed silent for hours last night as he reportedly pondered whether to resign - but it's claimed he was warned against it to avoid adding more pressure on the Prime Minister

Rishi Sunak, who was fined for attending a lockdown-busting bash, was told not to quit his post as it might be seen 'an act of regicide' against Boris Johnson, claim reports.

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