Sajid Javid joins calls for tax cuts after revolt against Boris Johnson

Health secretary says Tory rebels should not seek rule change to allow another confidence vote against prime minister

Sajid Javid has said he would like to see the government do more on tax cuts", adding to the pressure on Boris Johnson from senior Conservatives after the damaging revolt over his leadership.

The health secretary said he thought Conservative MPs were prepared to get behind the prime minister, and argued it would be grossly unfair" to change the rules to allow another vote on ousting him.