Boris Johnson ‘absolutely not’ worried about Rishi Sunak’s loyalty to his premiership

Boris Johnson has said he is “absolutely not” worried about Rishi Sunak’s loyalty to his premiership, amid reports the chancellor is preparing a leadership bid.

The Prime Minister was speaking on Monday during a visit to Maidstone Hospital with Mr Sunak, where he suggested that No 10 and the Treasury are “working together in harmony”.

When asked by a reporter if he has “doubts” about the chancellor’s loyalty, Mr Johnson replied: “absolutely not”.

His comments came after reports suggested the Treasury has blocked an announcement to tackle the NHS patient backlog.

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