Ealing MP Rupa Huq has tonight said a collapsing government is "falling like skittles" amidst key cabinet resignations earlier this evening.

Expectation is growing that Prime Minister Boris Johnson will have to stand down after two of his most senior ministers quit cabinet this evening over emerging facts about the Chris Pincher affair.

The Downing Street Office of the Prime Minister had earlier denied the level of knowledge Mr Johnson had about the past record of the shamed Tamworth MP, who admitted to groping men and other unacceptable conduct in Parliament while drunk before his appointment to a position in the Conservative Whips' office.

He has been suspended from the Conservative Party and now faces other allegations.

This evening Mr Johnson admitted he had been told of complaints about Mr Pincher in 2019 and made a "bad mistake" by not acting on his knowledge.

Within minutes of that admission, Chancellor Rishi Sunk and Health Secretary Sajid Javid resigned from Cabinet. Mr Sunak said the public expect "government to be conducted properly, competently and seriously" while Mr Javid told the Prime Minister he can "no longer, in good conscience, continue serving in this government".

Expectation is now rife that Mr Johnson will finally have to fall on his sword and resign after months of criticism over his conduct, decisions and attempts to dodge responsibility for 'Partygate' and other government failings.

In Ealing there has been reaction this evening from Rupa Huq MP. On Twitter, the Labour MP for Ealing Central and Acton said: "Falling like skittles, government collapsing… how can anyone pretend this is normal anymore??"

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