Below is a list of Conservative MPs who have publicly called for Boris Johnson to step down. Some others demanded it, but later said that the war in Ukraine meant it was not the right time.
Steve Baker
In a speech to Commons on Tuesday, the former Brexit minister said that while he wanted to forgive Johnson for violating Covid’s rules, the prime minister’s remorse “lasts only as long as it takes to leave the director’s office. “. Baker concluded: “The prime minister must be long gone… Indeed, the prime minister just needs to know that the concert is ready.”
Mark Harper
Also in a speech to the Society on Tuesday, the former chief whip said Johnson was not outspoken in his actions and is now asking Tory MPs to “defend what I think is indefensible”. He added: “I am very sorry to have to say this, but I no longer think he is worthy of the great position he holds.” Harper said he sent a letter of no confidence.
Craig Whitaker
After Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak were fined for violating the blocking rules, the Calder Valley MP said they both “must do the right thing and resign”. He told a Facebook session with voters: “You can’t set the law on land and then break it the way they did.”
Nigel Mills
The Amber Valley MP also called on Johnson and Sunak to resign after being fined, and said he had submitted a letter of no confidence in the prime minister. “I don’t think the prime minister can or should survive by breaking the rules he introduced and was on television every few nights, reminding us all that we must abide by,” Mills said. “We need to have higher standards than those of the people at the top. He is fined, I don’t think his position is resilient. “
Caroline Knox
A consistent critic of Johnson, the former minister wrote to voters last week, saying she had sent a letter of no confidence: “I was already very clear that I think the prime minister’s behavior is far from what my constituents have every right to expect. . I do not need to write a letter of no confidence to the chairman of the 1922 Committee, mine was a long time ago.
Sir Gary Streetter
The veteran MP from Southwest Devon was among a series of backers who called on Johnson to leave in February. Writing on social media, Street said he sent a letter of no confidence: “I can not reconcile the pain and sacrifice of the vast majority of the British public during the blockade with the attitude and activities of those who work on Downing Street.
Anthony Mangle
The Totnes and South Devon MP also said in February that he had sent a letter of no confidence, tweeting: “At this point, I can no longer support the prime minister. His actions and untruths overshadow the outstanding work of so many excellent ministers. “
Tobias Elwood
Speaking on the same day as Mangl, the chairman of the municipality’s defense committee said he had written a letter to Sky News: “I believe it is time for the prime minister to address this; he himself must call a vote of confidence instead of waiting for the inevitable 54 letters that will eventually be sent. “
Peter Aldous
The longtime Waveney MP was another to express his views in February: “I have never taken such action before and I hoped I would not be put in such a vicious position. Although I am aware that others will disagree with me, I believe that this is in the best interests of the country, the government and the Conservative Party.
He said his letter remained on the table, but that after the end of the war it would be a better time to raise the issue of Mr Johnson’s leadership.
Aaron Bel
The Newcastle Under Lyme MP confirmed that he sent a letter a few days after challenging Johnson during a debate in the City Hall over Sue Gray’s interim report on Downing Street parties. Bell described the strict rules for blocking his grandmother’s funeral, adding: “Does the prime minister think I’m a fool?”
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