Three more MPs have joined the growing list of Conservatives who have said publicly they have submitted letters of no confidence in Boris Johnson.
The prime minister has found himself under growing pressure after the publication of the pared-back Sue Gray report and for repeating false and unfounded accusations about Keir Starmer’s time at the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) on Monday.
If 54 letters are received by Sir Graham Brady, the chair of the influential 1922 Committee of Tory backbenchers, a confidence vote will be held. Here is a rundown of those who have said publicly that they have submitted letters.
Gary Streeter
MP for South West Devon since 1992
I cannot reconcile the pain and sacrifice of the vast majority of the British public during lockdown with the attitude and activities of those working in Downing Street. Accordingly, I have now submitted a letter seeking a motion of no confidence in the prime minister.
Anthony Mangnall
MP for Totnes since 2019
Standards in public life matter. At this time I can no longer support the PM. His actions and mistruths are overshadowing the extraordinary work of so many excellent ministers and colleagues. I have submitted a letter of no confidence.”
Tobias Ellwood
MP for Bournemouth East since 2005
I believe it’s time for the prime minister to take a grip of this; he himself should call a vote of confidence rather than waiting for the inevitable 54 letters to be eventually submitted.
Peter Aldous
MP for Waveney since 2010
After a great deal of soul-searching, I have reached the conclusion that the prime minister should resign … Whilst I am conscious that others will disagree with me, I believe that this is in the best interests of the country, the government and the Conservative party.
Andrew Bridgen
MP for North West Leicestershire since 2010
Boris Johnson has lost the moral authority to lead the country. If there’s another emergency where he has to call on the public to make sacrifices, he doesn’t have that authority.
Douglas Ross
MP for Moray since 2017 and leader of the Scottish Conservatives
There’s a feeling that we’re getting closer and closer to the 54 number of letters required to go into the 1922 Committee, which suggests that there are far more than those of us who have publicly stated our position that are unhappy with the current prime minister.
Roger Gale
MP for North Thanet since 1983
I think it’s serious. I think it’s very serious indeed. And I frankly think that he’s done a good job delivering certain things. But I think we’ve now got to the stage where, frankly, we have to find another leader,.
