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Evening Standard
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Daniel Keane and Barney Davis

London politics latest news : Liz Truss backs Boris Johnson 100% as she says it is ‘time to move on’

Liz Truss has said she is giving her 100% backing to Boris Johnson after he won a confidence vote - despite a revolt by 148 of his MPs.

The Foreign Secretary urged people it is “time to move on” as she gave her full support to the Prime Minister.

She tweeted: “Pleased that colleagues have backed the Prime Minister. I support him 100%. Now’s the time to get on with the job.”

Ms Truss dismissed speculation of a leadership bid of her own as she said she was busy tackling issues including the Ukraine invasion and the Northern Ireland protocol.

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