PM Johnson asserts control over UK government, finance minister quits

LONDON (Reuters) - British finance minister Sajid Javid resigned on Thursday, a surprise move that underlined Prime Minister Boris Johnson's desire to tighten his grip on government in a long-planned reshuffle by jettisoning a minister who refused to toe the line.Johnson, who wanted to minimise any disruption from the cabinet reshuffle, quickly appointed Javid's deputy Rishi Sunak, an ultra-loyal supporter of the prime minister who has often been put in front of the cameras to sell government..