A Nottinghamshire MP has shared his verdict on the ongoing no confidence vote facing the Prime Minister. Boris Johnson faces a vote of no confidence today after rebel MP's triggered a vote on his leadership in the Commons.
If more than half of MPs vote they do not hold confidence in Mr Johnson’s leadership he will be removed as PM. Newark MP Robert Jenrick has now took to Twitter to defend the Prime Minister.
"I supported Boris Johnson in 2019 and will vote for him to continue as PM tonight. The full attention of the party needs to be on growing the economy, delivering on our promise to level-up and playing the leading role in Europe’s defence. That’s how we win the next election," Mr Jenrick posted.
Downing Street has said Boris Johnson “welcomes the opportunity to make his case to MPs”, with a No 10 spokeswoman saying Monday night's (June 6) vote was “a chance to end months of speculation and allow the Government to draw a line and move on”.
A No 10 spokeswoman said: “Tonight is a chance to end months of speculation and allow the Government to draw a line and move on, delivering on the people’s priorities. The PM welcomes the opportunity to make his case to MPs and will remind them that when they’re united and focused on the issues that matter to voters there is no more formidable political force.”
In Nottinghamshire, Conservative MP Brendan Clarke-Smith, who represents Bassetlaw, has pledged support to the PM, tweeting: "I have no interest in massaging egos and participating in one of the most ridiculous acts of self-harm I have witnessed in a long time. I will be supporting our Prime Minister 100%. He is a winner and represents the will of the British public far better than his critics ever will."
