2020 British cabinet reshuffle Amid a cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Sajid Javid resigns as the United Kingdom's Chancellor of the Exchequer after reportedly refusing to sack his adviser team. Javid is replaced by Chief Secretary to the Treasury Rishi Sunak, who becomes the first Hindu to hold the senior position. Sajid Javid resigns as chancellor after refusing PM's demand to sack aides © Sky News Sources: Sky News The Yorkshire Post