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UK finance minister to quit before Boris Johnson becomes prime minister

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British finance minister Philip Hammond said Sunday he would make a point of resigning before Boris Johnson became prime minister, saying he could never agree to his Brexit strategy.

Some Conservatives, Hammond included, have hinted they are prepared to bring down their own government rather than accept leaving the EU without an agreement.Justice secretary David Gauke also said Sunday he would quit the government if Johnson became prime minister.

US President Donald Trump said Friday that he got along well with Johnson, predicting he would fix the Brexit"disaster".After a month-long contest, the name of the new Conservative Party leader will be announced on Tuesday.

 

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