Matt Hancock and Sajid Javid are locked in tussle over who will be Boris ...

Matt Hancock and Sajid Javid are locked in a cabinet tussle over who will be Boris Johnson's Chancellor Sajid Javid is expected to publicly endorse Boris Johnson within days On Wednesday, Matt Hancock will deliver a speech on his Brexit credentials It is understood Mr Javid is the frontrunner to take the job at No 11

By Harry Cole Deputy Political Editor For The Mail On Sunday

Published: 23:34 BST, 29 June 2019 | Updated: 07:12 BST, 30 June 2019

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Matt Hancock and Sajid Javid are locked in a Cabinet tussle over the keys to No 11 Downing Street.

Both former leadership contenders are lobbying to be Boris Johnson's Chancellor, with Mr Javid expected to publicly endorse the Tory frontrunner within days to help his case.

On Wednesday, Mr Hancock will set out his stall in a major speech designed to burnish his suitability for the job, as well as his new-found Brexit credentials.

Sajid Javid is expected to publicly endorse Boris Johnson within days to bolster his case to be his Chancellor

Sajid Javid is expected to publicly endorse Boris Johnson within days to bolster his case to be his Chancellor

In a speech to the Onward think-tank, he will warn that Leave-voting areas must not be left behind as 'automation and technological advancements' transform Britain. 

Last night an ally said: 'Matt

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