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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrew Woodcock

Conservative former attorney general calls on Boris Johnson to resign, as another MP sends no-confidence letter

Former attorney general Jeremy Wright has become the latest Conservative MP to call on Boris Johnson to resign, saying that his continued presence in 10 Downing Street was hindering the process of “restoring faith” in the government.

The ex-cabinet minister’s call came as a backbench MP first elected in 2019 revealed that he has submitted a letter of no-confidence in the prime minister.

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