On 4 July, Johnson's spokesperson said that Johnson was aware of allegations that were "either resolved or did not proceed to a formal complaint" at the time he appointed him.[18] Several ministers resigned on 5 July, including the chancellor of the Exchequer Sunak and the health secretary Javid.[19] Several politicians who had been discussed as potential leadership candidates, including Liz Truss, expressed their continuing support for Johnson.[20] Johnson announced his resignation as leader of the Conservative Party and prime minister of the United Kingdom in July 2022, triggering the September 2022 leadership election.