George Freeman has said that he is “happy” to continue as UK science minister in Boris Johnson’s caretaker administration, barely 24 hours after resigning.
Writing on Twitter, Mr Freeman said: “In light of PM’s announcement of his resignation, and the huge issues that need managing this summer I’ve said to No 10 [and the] Chief Whip…I’m happy to return to work [through] this summer.
“Our university, science, research [and] innovation sector needs ministerial leadership.”
Whether the offer would be accepted by No 10 was not immediately clear.
