Boris Johnson is underneath renewed stress over Partygate, regardless of apologising dozens of occasions within the Commons for the Covid law-breaking birthday bash which noticed him fined by police.
Mark Harper and Steve Baker turned the newest Conservative MPs to interrupt ranks this week, calling for the prime minister’s resignation over the scandal.
The Unbiased took a better take a look at the Tory MPs who’ve both known as on Mr Johnson to stop, or refused to again him to steer the social gathering into the subsequent basic election.
Mark Harper, MP for Forest of Dean
The previous chief whip known as for the PM to go in Commons, as he additionally shared a letter of no-confidence he despatched to 1922 Committee chair Sir Graham Brady. The committee wants 54 letters to carry a vote of no confidence within the chief. Mr Harper stated: “Our social gathering nonetheless has a lot to supply our nation, however sadly, not underneath Boris Johnson’s management.”
William Wragg, MP for Hazel Grove
Mr Wragg revealed that he had submitted a no-confidence letter throughout a Commons debate on whether or not Mr Johnson must be referred to a parliamentary committee over Partygate. He stated it was “totally miserable to be requested to defend the indefensible”. He added: “I can’t reconcile myself to the prime minister’s continued management.
Steve Baker, MP for Wycombe
The senior determine additionally known as for Mr Johnson to go throughout a debate on whether or not the PM must be referred to a Commons investigation. Mr Baker stated he couldn’t “forgive” Mr Johnson for “not obeying the letter and spirit” of the regulation. “The prime minister now must be lengthy gone.”
Nigel Mills, MP for Amber Valley
Mr Mills stated Mr Johnson’s place as prime minister was “untenable” after he was fined by the Metropolitan Police for breaking his personal Covid legal guidelines. He stated he can be sending in a letter of no-confidence to 1922 committee chair.
Craig Whittaker, MP for Calder Valley
The previous social gathering whip stated Mr Johnson ought to “do the best factor and resign” throughout a Fb occasion after the PM was fined. However Mr Whittaker stated he received’t be submitting a letter to the 1922 Committee – predicting that the PM would win a no-confidence vote (his removing would require a majority of Tory MPs, round 180, to vote towards him).
Neil Hudson, MP for Penrith and the Border
The backbencher spoke out towards the PM after was fined. Though Mr Hudson stated the Ukraine conflict meant now was not the time for a management contest, he known as on Mr Johnson to “define a timetable and course of for an orderly transition to a management election as quickly because the worldwide state of affairs permits”.
Caroline Nokes, MP for Romsey and Southampton North
The ex-minister has stated Mr Johnson was “damaging your entire Conservative model” over Partygate, describing him as a “legal responsibility” as she known as on him to stop. Ms Nokes has instructed a constituent she submitted a letter of no-confidence to the 1922 Committee “a very long time in the past”.
Anthony Mangnall, MP for Totnes
The backbencher submitted a no-confidence letter earlier this yr – saying Mr Johnson’s “actions and mistruths” had been overshadowing the federal government’s work. Mr Mangnall instructed a constituent he stood by the resignation name following the PM’s police superb, in accordance with Sky Information.
Tobias Ellwood, MP for Bournemouth East
The defence committee chair stated it was “horrible” for Tory MPs to must defend Partygate, and submitted a no-confidence letter earlier this yr. Following the police superb, Mr Ellwood stated he nonetheless believed the PM ought to “step again”.
Gary Streeter, MP for South West Devon
Asserting he had despatched in his letter on no-confidence earlier this yr, Mr Streeter stated he couldn’t “reconcile the ache and sacrifice” of the British public with “the perspective and actions of these working in Downing Avenue”. He instructed a constituent he stood by the resignation name, in accordance with Sky Information.
Peter Aldous, MP for Waveney
Mr Aldous stated earlier this yr he had submitted a letter to the 1922 Committee “after quite a lot of soul-searching” – saying a brand new chief can be in “the very best pursuits of the nation, the federal government and the Conservative Social gathering”. He reportedly instructed a constituent he “remained of this opinion”.
Sir Roger Gale, MP for North Thanet
The veteran backbencher submitted a letter of no-confidence in mid-December. Sir Roger Gale has extra not too long ago stated he believed it was the incorrect time for a management contest – however has additionally stated he didn’t assume Mr Johnson would lead the social gathering into the subsequent election.
Andrew Bridgen, MP for North West Leicestershire
The backbencher stated in mid-January that he had submitted a no-confidence letter, saying he had “misplaced his ethical authority to steer” over No 10 events. Following the police superb Mr Bridgen stated it was “not the time” to exchange the PM, but additionally stated: “This isn’t the tip of the matter.”
Douglas Ross, MP for Moray
The Scottish chief had known as on Mr Johnson to step down in mid-January, saying: “I don’t assume he can proceed.” However he U-turned in March – withdrawing his no-confidence letter and saying the Ukraine disaster meant it was “not the time” for management contests.
Following the PM’s police superb, Mr Ross once more stated a problem was not proper “at the moment”. Requested 5 occasions on Sky Information whether or not Mr Johnson ought to lead the social gathering into the subsequent basic election, he refused to reply.
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