May’s resignations and sackings The resignation of British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, one day after the departure of Brexit Secretary David Davis, has plunged Prime Minister Theresa May’s government into turmoil Theresa May Proposed “common rulebook” with EU Michael Fallon (Nov 1, 2017) Resigns as Defence Secretary amid Westminster sexual harassment scandal Priti Patel (Nov 8) Quits as International Development Secretary after unauthorised meetings in Israel Damian Green (Nov 8) Deputy Prime Minister fired over computer-porn allegations Justine Greening (Jan 8, 2018) Education Secretary quits during reshuffle Amber Rudd (Apr 29) Home Secretary quits over immigration scandal Phillip Lee (Jun 12) Resigns as Justice Minister over May’s Brexit policy Greg Hands (Jun 25) Trade Minister quits to vote against government Heathrow plan David Davis (Jul 8) Brexit Secretary resigns his Cabinet role in guiding Britain’s exit from EU Steve Baker (Jul 9) Brexit Minister steps down saying May’s policies undermine UK’s negotiating position Boris Johnson (Jul 9) Foreign Secretary quits over May’s common rulebook plan, warning Brexit “dream is dying, suffocated by needless self-doubt” Pictures: Associated Press, Chris McAndrew © GRAPHIC NEWS