Some Conservative MPs are continuing to call on Liz Truss to resign but many in Nottinghamshire say they still have confidence in the Prime Minister. The sacking of Kwasi Kwarteng as Chancellor and changes to his 'mini-budget' announcements saw pressure growing on Liz Truss to step down.
The new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that the Government's planned income tax cut would not be going ahead and that its scheme to cap energy bills would be cut back. A small number of Conservative MPs have therefore called for the Prime Minister's resignation, but no such calls have been made by Nottinghamshire's eight Conservative MPs.
But some of them are yet to respond to Nottinghamshire Live to confirm their support for the Prime Minister. Below is the latest position we have on each of Nottinghamshire's eight Conservative MPs.
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Mark Spencer (Sherwood)
A spokesperson for Sherwood's MP Mark Spencer said that he was in meetings all day on Monday (October 17) and was unable to reach him for comment on whether he thought Liz Truss should still be Prime Minister. Mr Spencer has not responded since.
Tom Randall (Gedling)
Tom Randall initially issued a short statement on Monday and said: "I look forward to hearing what the Chancellor has to say later today." Following the statement later that day in the House of Commons, Mr Randall said: "I was pleased to hear the Chancellor's statement, which will support confidence and stability in our economy, including reducing government borrowing costs."
Robert Jenrick (Newark)
Robert Jenrick, who backed Rishi Sunak in the Tory leadership race but who now serves as a health minister in Liz Truss' Government, confirmed his support for the Prime Minister. He said: "I welcome the Chancellor's statement today to reassure the markets that the government has a clear and credible plan to balance the public finances over the medium term.
"This is an important intervention that will help to ease the cost of government borrowing and stall mortgage interest rises impacting families across my constituency. Over the summer, as the Conservative Party debated its future direction, I argued for a balanced approach to the economy that married the dynamic effect of supply side reforms with respect for fiscal responsibility.
"Against the backdrop of protracted inflation, higher interest rates and the rising cost of living, I consistently argued against unfunded tax cuts. I am pleased that the government has now landed on this approach.
"The Conservative Party's belief in sound money and careful stewardship of the public finances has served this country well. As we confront the challenging economic environment of global inflation, rising interest rates and war in Europe, a return to these principles will ensure we get through the difficult times ahead and come out stronger."
Darren Henry (Broxtowe)
Darren Henry said in a short statement: "The Prime Minister and Government continue to have my full confidence and support."
Ruth Edwards (Rushcliffe)
Ruth Edwards has not yet made comment.
Brendan Clarke-Smith (Bassetlaw)
Brendan Clarke-Smith, who also serves as a Cabinet Office minister, did not respond directly to Nottinghamshire Live but confirmed his support for the Prime Minister in an interview with Times Radio. He said: "In terms of what the Prime Minister has kept, there is the National Insurance cut that's going to benefit people up to £330, there's 28 million people who are going to benefit from that, stamp duty of course as well.
"But you have to adapt, you have to be a pragmatic government, you saw that happen with the markets, we're looking at what's going on globally. The Prime Minister has acted and I think things have calmed down. I think the Prime Minister has gone down the right course."
Ben Bradley (Mansfield)
Ben Bradley did not respond directly on Monday but in a tweet issued after a speech that day by Jeremy Hunt, Mr Bradley said: "Well, that effectively renders all the political fallout, criticism, dive in the polls etc of the last few weeks entirely pointless doesn't it. Right back where we started, just far less popular than before."
Lee Anderson (Ashfield)
Mr Anderson did not respond for a request for comment on Monday. On Wednesday (October 19), Mr Anderson said he would not give a comment to us on the matter.
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