For the last few months, I have thought long and hard about the PM and his ability to lead. Some of the revelations from Downing Street were difficult to stomach and I have sobbed at the emails I’ve received from constituents who endured appalling sacrifices during the Covid pandemic. But the Prime Minister promised that things would change in Downing Street - and they have. Our response to the war in Ukraine has been outstanding and closer to home, the Government is standing by tens of millions of hard-working families during the cost of living challenge.
Yesterday, I had to think long and hard about the impact of a leadership election on the country. I want Ministers focussing on the passport backlog, the stalemate at the DVLA and ways to reduce eye watering fuel bills - not their own careers. That’s why I support the Prime Minister and his ability to get things done.
The parliamentary party has now had its say and it was a very clear result. It’s time we move on - once and for all.