LONDON: British Prime Minister Liz Truss is facing a public revolt against her leadership as more and more Conservative MPs are calling for her to resign amid growing turmoil in the UK government, all eyes are now on. focused on the former prime minister. Rishi Sunak parachute down to take charge.
Sir Graham Brady, the most senior Tory supporter as chairman of the 1922 Committee, met her on Thursday in an unscheduled Downing Street meeting when at least 13 Tory MPs publicly called for Truss Go.
Under current rules, Truss can’t technically face a leadership challenge for at least 12 months but there are growing whispers about changing the rules quickly or giving her an ultimatum. that she no longer had the support of her colleagues.
Sunak, who lost to Truss ‘has now failed tax cut program in the leadership race last month, was seen as a key candidate to step up to the position. But the picture remains extremely uncertain due to the deep infighting within Tory’s ranks. Loyalists to former Prime Minister Boris Johnson believe the party should bring him back, given his solid electoral mandate from the 2019 general election, however, Truss’ current troubles are reminiscent of the fact that Johnson was dragged out of office and forced to resign in early July amid an expanding uprising by a large number of his MPs and ministers.
The latest turmoil comes a day after Suella Braverman withdrew from the Cabinet after admitting to breaking ministerial rules when discussing government policy in a private email and a scathing farewell attack aimed at to her boss.
“Not only have we broken key commitments made to voters, but I am seriously concerned about this government’s commitment to honoring manifesto commitments, such as reducing overall migration. and prevent illegal migration, especially dangerous small boat crossings,” reads the resignation letter of the former Indian-born Home Secretary.
Her departure goes beyond what experts believe to be a relatively low-level ministerial breach but reflects more serious differences between Braverman and Truss over the country. immigration policy.
The Prime Minister managed to weather the latest crisis by quickly appointing Grant Shapps as the new Home Secretary. But just days after she sacked Kwasi Kwarteng as prime minister and brought in Jeremy Hunt, who reversed all of her economic agendas, the latest Cabinet upheaval is expected to only hastened Truss’ withdrawal from 10 Downing Street.
To make matters even worse, the Speaker of the House of Representatives ordered an investigation into reports of bullying and action against a number of Tory MPs made to vote with the government on a proposal. Opposition on Wednesday night.
Confusion flared up after Labor held a vote on whether MPs should speak out about the government’s gas drilling plan. Initially, Conservative MPs were told that the vote would be seen as a test of loyalty to the government, a move known as confidence, and if they did not oppose the move If they act in opposition, they may face disciplinary action from the congressional party. Chaos footage was captured on camera at the Commons voting hall as whips tried to get Tory MPs to protest the Labor motion. There were multiple reports of Truss’ top team resigning, which was later withdrawn.
Labor leader, Sir Keir Starmer, has re-called a general election as the only way out of the “pathetic controversies” within the ruling party.
“All the failures of the past 12 years are now over,” he said at an event in Brighton.
Sir Graham Brady, the most senior Tory supporter as chairman of the 1922 Committee, met her on Thursday in an unscheduled Downing Street meeting when at least 13 Tory MPs publicly called for Truss Go.
Under current rules, Truss can’t technically face a leadership challenge for at least 12 months but there are growing whispers about changing the rules quickly or giving her an ultimatum. that she no longer had the support of her colleagues.
Sunak, who lost to Truss ‘has now failed tax cut program in the leadership race last month, was seen as a key candidate to step up to the position. But the picture remains extremely uncertain due to the deep infighting within Tory’s ranks. Loyalists to former Prime Minister Boris Johnson believe the party should bring him back, given his solid electoral mandate from the 2019 general election, however, Truss’ current troubles are reminiscent of the fact that Johnson was dragged out of office and forced to resign in early July amid an expanding uprising by a large number of his MPs and ministers.
The latest turmoil comes a day after Suella Braverman withdrew from the Cabinet after admitting to breaking ministerial rules when discussing government policy in a private email and a scathing farewell attack aimed at to her boss.
“Not only have we broken key commitments made to voters, but I am seriously concerned about this government’s commitment to honoring manifesto commitments, such as reducing overall migration. and prevent illegal migration, especially dangerous small boat crossings,” reads the resignation letter of the former Indian-born Home Secretary.
Her departure goes beyond what experts believe to be a relatively low-level ministerial breach but reflects more serious differences between Braverman and Truss over the country. immigration policy.
The Prime Minister managed to weather the latest crisis by quickly appointing Grant Shapps as the new Home Secretary. But just days after she sacked Kwasi Kwarteng as prime minister and brought in Jeremy Hunt, who reversed all of her economic agendas, the latest Cabinet upheaval is expected to only hastened Truss’ withdrawal from 10 Downing Street.
To make matters even worse, the Speaker of the House of Representatives ordered an investigation into reports of bullying and action against a number of Tory MPs made to vote with the government on a proposal. Opposition on Wednesday night.
Confusion flared up after Labor held a vote on whether MPs should speak out about the government’s gas drilling plan. Initially, Conservative MPs were told that the vote would be seen as a test of loyalty to the government, a move known as confidence, and if they did not oppose the move If they act in opposition, they may face disciplinary action from the congressional party. Chaos footage was captured on camera at the Commons voting hall as whips tried to get Tory MPs to protest the Labor motion. There were multiple reports of Truss’ top team resigning, which was later withdrawn.
Labor leader, Sir Keir Starmer, has re-called a general election as the only way out of the “pathetic controversies” within the ruling party.
“All the failures of the past 12 years are now over,” he said at an event in Brighton.
