The comments made by Nigel Mills, the Conservative MP for Amber Valley, on Twitter on 21 October 2022.
A few weeks ago I changed my mind and didn’t back Rishi Sunak. I’m not making the same mistake again, he is clearly the Prime Minister we need to restore stability and tackle the many serious challenges facing the country.
The statement made by Penny Mordaunt, the Leader of the House of Commons, on 21 October 2022.
I’ve been encouraged by support from colleagues who want a fresh start, a united party and leadership in the national interest.
I’m running to be the leader of the Conservative Party and your Prime Minister – to unite our country, deliver our pledges and win the next General Election.
The comments made by Simon Clarke, the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, on Twitter on 21 October 2022.
Teesside has had difficult times and is now levelling up because of Boris Johnson, Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen and I know that for us, like Boris, the comeback will be greater than the setback.
#BackBoris
The comments made by Simon Baynes, the Conservative MP for Clwyd South, on Twitter on 21 October 2022.
I am backing Rishi Sunak in the leadership election: he has the energy, experience and compassion to be an outstanding Prime Minister.
The comments made by David Davis, the Conservative MP for Haltemprice and Howden, on Twitter on 21 October 2022.
My heart goes out to Harry Dunn’s parents. If Anne Sacoolas does not return to the U.K. for sentence we should suspend all extraditions to the USA other than for cases of murder, rape and terrorism. This one-sided treaty has allowed too many injustices.
The statement made by Jake Berry, the Chair of the Conservative Party, on 20 October 2022.
The comments made by Jesse Norman, the Conservative MP for Hereford and South Herefordshire, on Twitter on 21 October 2022.
There are several very good potential candidates for Conservative leader. But choosing Boris [Johnson] now would be — and I say this advisedly — an absolutely catastrophic decision.
The statement made by Ben Wallace, the Secretary of State for Defence, on 21 October 2022.
As the Party starts the process of looking for a new leader, I would like to put on the record that I will not be letting my name go forward as a candidate. I am privileged to be the UK Defence Secretary and the current threat requires stability in that office.
The reasons I gave last time for not standing, have not changed. I will be looking to all candidates to recognise that you cannot have economic security at home without national security. This requires real investment for our Armed Forces and intelligence agencies.
The comments made by Craig Williams, the Conservative MP for Montgomeryshire, on Twitter on 20 October 2022.
I can think of no one better to lead our party and tackle the serious issues we face than Rishi Sunak. His experience and steady hand is exactly what the country and party needs right now.
The comments made by Richard Graham, the Conservative MP for Gloucester, on Twitter on 21 October 2022.
What we need above all now is a PM with strong economic understanding and judgement. Have confirmed to my constituents on Radio Glos am in no doubt that person is Rishi Sunak.