Fresh blow for British Prime Minister Boris as his brother resigns from Parliament

***British PM Boris Johnson with his brother Jo Johnson***

British Prime minister Boris Johnson has been dealt another blow as his brother Jo Johnson announced that he is quitting the UK government.

In a tweet, Jo Johnson said that he has been torn between family and loyalty and the national interest as a whole.

He further said that it is an unresolvable tension and time for others to take on his roles as a Member of Parliament and a minister.

It’s been an honour to represent Orpington for 9 years & to serve as a minister under three PMs. In recent weeks I’ve been torn between family loyalty and the national interest – it’s an unresolvable tension & time for others to take on my roles as MP & Minister. #overandout
— Jo Johnson (@JoJohnsonUK) September 5, 2019