Rebel Tory backbencher Johnny Mercer has hit out at “deluded” politicians who think they can lead the nation, accused Liz Truss of telling him “a straightforward lie”, and said he’ll vote against her benefit cuts.
The ex-army commando says he is also considering stepping down as an MP because he fears losing his seat in a Labour landslide.
“This Government has been going for 28 days and given a 33-point poll lead to the Labour Party. I don’t think I need to say any more than that,” he said.
