The comments made by Nick Gibb, the Conservative MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, on Twitter on 20 October 2022.
I am supporting Rishi Sunak to lead our Party. Rishi’s competence, compassion, economic foresight and his leadership skills means he is the candidate to unite our Party. Rishi’s charisma & wider appeal in the country means he is best placed to rebuild support for our Party.
The comments made by Damian Collins, the Conservative MP for Folkestone and Hythe, on Twitter on 20 October 2022.
I was proud to support Penny Mordaunt campaign for the leadership of Conservative Party this summer, and I hope she stands again now. She has the quality and experience to unite the party and rebuild trust in government.
The comments made by John Stevenson, the Conservative MP for Carlisle, on Twitter on 20 October 2022.
Undoubtedly this is a very sad day for the Prime Minister on a personal level. However it is not altogether surprising given the regrettable difficulties of the last few weeks, which have led to economic instability and upset across the country.
It is probably for the best that her resignation has come quickly so that we can get on and select a new Leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister as quickly as possible to enable us to maintain the stability that we have seen come with the appointment of the new Chancellor this week and his subsequent policy statement.
It is important that we focus our attention now on electing a new Prime Minister to lead our Government in the best interests of the country, one that we can all unite behind in supporting those more vulnerable in our society and delivering on the mandate given to us at the 2019 General Election.
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.