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John Stevenson becomes latest Tory MP to submit letter of no confidence

DURHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Prime Minister, Boris Johnson during a visit to CityFibre Training Academy on May 27, 2022 in Stockton-on-Tees, England. (Photo by James Glossop - WPA Pool/Getty Images)  - James Glossop - WPA Pool/Getty Images
DURHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Prime Minister, Boris Johnson during a visit to CityFibre Training Academy on May 27, 2022 in Stockton-on-Tees, England. (Photo by James Glossop - WPA Pool/Getty Images)  - James Glossop - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Another Tory MP has announced they have submitted a letter of no confidence in Boris Johnson’s leadership as the Prime Minister continues to lose support following the publication of the Sue Gray partygate report last week. 

John Stevenson, the Conservative MP for Carlisle, said he had previously urged Mr Johnson to "put himself forward for a vote of confidence". 

“Sadly, the Prime Minister appears unwilling to bring matters to a head and submit himself to such a vote,” he said in a statement posted on social media.

“Therefore, the only option is for the Conservative MPs to facilitate a vote of confidence. I have already taken the appropriate action."

The Telegraph estimates that 19 Tory MPs have now publicly confirmed submitting a letter to Sir Graham Brady, the chairman of the 1922 Committee, while 30 have publicly called for Mr Johnson to quit. 

It comes after Lord Hague, the former Tory leader, predicted Mr Johnson is likely to face a vote on his leadership by the end of June. Lord Hague said the PM is in "very serious trouble". 

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