He's also turned down a new ministerial post offered to him by Johnson.
Hunt tweeted: “I would have been honored to carry on my work at FCO but understand the need for a new PM to choose his team. BJ kindly offered me another role. But after 9 years in cabinet and over 300 cabinet meetings, now is the time to return to backbenches from where PM will have full support. “
He added that he's decided to now focus on the "biggest challenge of all - to be a GOOD DAD!"
He says he was offered another job (reportedly defence) but decided to return to the backbenches.
Jeremy Hunt(@Jeremy_Hunt) 1/4 I would have been honoured to carry on my work at the FCO but understand the need for a new PM to choose his team. BJ kindly offered me another role but after 9 yrs in Cabinet & over 300 cab mtgs now is the time to return 2 backbenches from where PM will have my full supportJuly 24, 2019
Jeremy Hunt(@Jeremy_Hunt)
2/4 I've been a cabinet minister for every hour my 3 gorgeous children have been alive. So whilst it may seem strange for someone who just tried to become PM (& is a terrible cliche) I have decided now is the time for the biggest challenge of all - to be a GOOD DAD!July 24, 2019
Jeremy Hunt(@Jeremy_Hunt)
3/4 It has been a huge honour 2 be responsible 4 the finest diplomatic service in the world & 2 see the courage & wisdom of our diplomats & intelligence services. Thanks 4 guiding me with such patience & professionalism! Proud to have stood up alongside you for British values.July 24, 2019
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