Is Sajid Javid a ‘chancellor in name only’?

Politics Explained: Javid’s first few months in office have been marred by questions over his influence

Javid was forced to scrap plans for a Budget on 6 November, less than a day after he insisted it would go ahead (Reuters)

After losing the Tory leadership race to Boris Johnson, Sajid Javid barely missed a beat before becoming the chancellor.

But his first few months in office have been marred by questions over his influence and whether he is merely “chancellor in name only”.

A chancellor can wield immense power – and their relationship with their prime minister is closely scrutinised as it can have a significant impact on the political fortunes of both politicians.