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Do you want to be British PM? There is no leadership election, Javid says

FILE PHOTO: British Health Secretary Sajid Javid speaks during a news conference for the latest coronavirus disease (COVID-19) update, in Downing Street, London, Britain January 19, 2022. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls/Pool

When asked if he wanted to run to be British prime minister and replace Boris Johnson, Health Secretary Sajid Javid said on Thursday: there is no leadership election.

"There is no leadership election," Javid told Sky. "We've got a prime minister; he's getting on with the job."

(Reporting by Kate Holton; writing by Guy Faulconbridge)

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