The comments made by Robert Syms, the Conservative MP for Poole, on Twitter on 20 October 2022.
I am glad the Prime Minister Liz Truss has accepted that things were not working and welcome her decision which has put the Country first. Her statement was dignified and i wish her well in the future.
The comments made by Craig Tracey, the Conservative MP for North Warwickshire and Bedworth, on Twitter on 20 October 2022.
Been asked a lot who I would support in a leadership campaign and if she goes for it, would definitely be Penny Mordaunt.
We need strong leadership & not only can Penny bring that, she can also unite the party and country.
The comments made by James Cartlidge, the Conservative MP for South Suffolk, on Twitter on 20 October 2022.
I’m backing Rishi Sunak to be our next PM. The national interest requires a leader with a track record of handling a tough economic situation – just like Rishi did in the pandemic. He can restore stability & bring in talent from across the party to deliver a brighter future.
The comments made by Amanda Milling, the Conservative MP for Cannock Chase, on Twitter on 20 October 2022.
As one of the original Boris Johnson backers there is only one candidate who has a proven track record of delivery for the British people.
The comments made by Paul Maynard, the Conservative MP for Blackpool North and Cleveleys, on Twitter on 20 October 2022.
Still backing Rishi as last summer. He has the economic credibility to succeed, the public confidence to get us back on an even footing and is a unifying figure. We can still win with Rishi.
The comments made by Grant Shapps, the Home Secretary, on Twitter on 20 October 2022.
It’s a tremendous privilege to be leading the Home Office in its task of protecting the British people. Government goes on, despite the current political upheavals, and I will remain fully focused on the job as we select the next PM.
The comments made by Edward Timpson, the Conservative MP for Eddisbury, on Twitter on 20 October 2022.
I am genuinely sorry for the instability and concern caused by the question of the Conservative Party leadership in recent months.
As an MP for a constituency such as Eddisbury, which has so much to offer to—and so much to gain from—a good government, I have also found this deeply frustrating, including as one of Her Late Majesty’s law officers during that interim period.
I am pleased that Liz Truss has recognised this uncertainty cannot continue.
I am grateful that a new Prime Minister will take office so quickly, with the aim of rectifying the economic and cost-of-living challenges the last several weeks have highlighted to the British people and markets.
Periods of flux can also be opportunities for Members of Parliament to make their case for their constituencies even more strongly.
Cheshire residents can be assured that I will be doing so on crucial issues including broadband rollout, healthcare, bus connections and agriculture that I promised them I would advance in 2019.
Whatever the Westminster maelstrom, I have always kept my head down, and those who elected me uppermost in my thoughts. That will not be changing.
The comments made by Kieran Mullan, the Conservative MP for Crewe and Nantwich, on Twitter on 20 October 2022.
I hope Penny Mordaunt decides to run, she is best placed to unify the party so we can get on with delivering.
The comments made by Michael Howard, the Leader of the Conservative Party between 2003 and 2005, on LBC on 20 October 2022.
I really don’t think we can afford to go back to that psychodrama. Boris [Johnson] had his chance and he failed to retain the confidence of Conservative Members of Parliament. That I’m afraid, for all his undoubted talents, I think that has to be bad in terms of Boris Johnson and the leadership of the Conservative Party.
The comments made by Andrew Murrison, the Conservative MP for South West Wiltshire, on Twitter on 20 October 2022.
It has to be Rishi Sunak – his economic plan had been completely vindicated and he’s best placed to unify the Conservatives.