
- Though the PM has obtained some backing from Conservative MPs since he was issued with a set penalty discover, the supply of that help is fascinating. As we have now up to date our record, help for the PM is seen to have come nearly solely from those that have been already listed as ‘possible supporters’ or ‘public backers’ of the PM. The close to complete silence from these within the different 4 classes, suggests the underlying place for the PM stays perilous.
- Previous to the warfare in Ukraine, and earlier than Boris Johnson was issued a tremendous by the police, there already seemed to be sufficient MPs hostile to the prime minister to provoke a vote of no confidence, in accordance with an evaluation by Politics.co.uk.
- At that time, based mostly on an evaluation of their public feedback, the variety of ‘drawback’ Conservative MPs for Johnson appeared greater than beforehand reported. We beforehand positioned the variety of drawback MPs as between 100-140. Little greater than half of these listed as ‘at the moment mendacity low’ would have wanted to show towards the PM for him to be faraway from put up.
- With the potential for extra fines to come back, the complete publication of the Grey report, and the potential for some bumpy native election outcomes, we might be updating our numbers as issues develop within the Spring.

[Letters of ‘no confidence’ are required from 54 Conservative MPs in order initiate a formal leadership contest. In theory, 180 MPs from the total of 359 that currently have the Conservative whip would then need to vote against the prime minister for him to be removed from office].
Block 1 – Overtly calling for the PM to go
Aldous, Peter [Openly calling for the PM to go]
Suffolk MP. Confirmed he has despatched in a letter calling for a management contest, tweeting that it was clear that Boris Johnson had ‘no intention’ of resigning voluntarily.
Bell, Aaron [Openly calling for the PM to go]
Pink Wall MP from Newcastle underneath Lyme who criticized the prime minister within the Commons, and who has confirmed he has submitted a letter of no confidence. He commented: “As somebody who backed Brexit and backed Boris Johnson for the management in 2019, I’m profoundly disillusioned that it has come to this.”
Bowie, Andrew [Openly called for the PM to go]
Scottish MP for West Aberdeen and Kincardine who was as soon as PPS to Theresa Might. Backed Boris Johnson within the eventual 2019 management election and was a Conservative social gathering vice chair till 2021. Nevertheless, he has fallen in with the Scottish conservatives in Holyrood (27 of the 31 Conservative MSPs) who’ve come out towards Boris Johnson, telling the BBC in January: “I feel the prime minister ought to be contemplating his place”. His marginal Aberdeen West seat could be comfortably misplaced to the SNP on the premise of present polling. It’s not clear if he has but formally submitted a letter.
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Bridgen, Andrew [Openly called for the PM to go]
Outspoken Brexiteer from North West Leicestershire. Beforehand put in a letter of no confidence in Theresa Might, and has confirmed to have accomplished so already on Boris Johnson. Has claimed there’s now a ‘ethical vacuum’ on the coronary heart of presidency. Though has mentioned, the midst of the Ukraine warfare was not the time to take away the PM, we assume he’ll nonetheless be hostile in the end.
Davis, David [Openly called for the PM to go]
Veteran Conservative MP and former cupboard minister. Known as on Boris Johnson to “within the title of God, go”, within the Home of Commons in January. It’s not clear if he has formally submitted a letter.
Ellwood, Tobias [Openly calling for the PM to go]
Former defence minister and present chair of the defence choose committee who shouldn’t be shy to criticize the federal government, not too long ago attacking rushed coverage bulletins from No 10. Described the row over events as “horrible to defend”, and has confirmed that he has despatched a letter to the 1922 committee. Prone to lose his as soon as protected Bournemouth East seat to Labour in any basic election that mirrored the present opinion polls.
Gale, Sir Roger [Openly calling for the PM to go]
Veteran MP representing the cities of Herne Bay and Margate on the Kent coast. He’s a very long-standing critic of Boris Johnson. Has urged the PM has misled the Home of Commons. Though he has mentioned the warfare in Ukraine means it’s not the time to take away the PM, he was beforehand amongst the primary to submit a letter of no confidence within the prime minister, and advised BBC Radio 4, that the PM is a “lifeless man strolling”.
Gibb, Nick [Openly calling for the PM to go]
Former lengthy standing junior schooling minister from Bognor Regis. He was faraway from the federal government by Boris Johnson in 2021. Confirmed he had despatched a letter to the 1922 committee. He had beforehand written within the Telegraph that: “We have to resist exhausting truths. To revive belief, we have to change the prime minister”.
Loughton, Tim [Openly calling for the PM to go]
Former junior minister who backed Boris within the 2019 management election. Nevertheless, he now claims to be “very offended” and has submitted a letter to the 1922 committee. Has described his pondering as not regarding what number of sausage rolls or glasses of Prosecco the prime minister had, however “the best way that he has dealt with the mounting revelations in the previous few weeks”. Would comfortably lose his more and more extra marginal East Worthing and Shoreham seat to Labour in a basic election held on the premise of present opinion polls.
Mangnall, Anthony [Openly calling for the PM to go]
Devon MP and former researcher to William Hague who confirmed that he had despatched a letter to the 1922 committee quickly after the Grey report was revealed. Argues that the PM’s “actions and mistruths” are overshadowing the extraordinary work of so many glorious ministers and colleagues”.
Mitchell, Andrew [Openly calling for the PM to go]
Former cupboard minister who as soon as resigned over his personal ‘plebgate’ affair in Downing Avenue. Instructed the prime minister within the Home of Commons chamber that he not enjoys his help. He has not confirmed whether or not he but despatched a letter.
Nokes, Caroline [Openly calling for the PM to go]
Remainer from Hampshire who briefly misplaced the Conservative whip again in 2019 over Brexit. She is chair of the ladies and equalities choose committee. She additionally not too long ago made allegations towards the prime minister’s father. Has confirmed that she has submitted a letter to the 1922 committee, arguing that it’s as much as the social gathering to determine whether or not Boris Johnson goes now or at a basic election in three years time.
Ross, Douglas [Openly calling for the PM to go]
Chief of the Scottish Conservatives who publicly referred to as for Johnson to resign on the again of the PM admitting that he attended the Downing Avenue gathering in Might 2020. Claimed the PM’s place is “not tenable”, and confirmed that he has despatched a letter of no confidence. Following the outbreak of warfare in Ukraine, Mr Ross publicly retracted his name for Boris Johnson to resign. It does although stay to be seen, what strategy Mr Ross will select to take subsequent. Given his earlier public statements, we proceed to treat him as doubtlessly hostile within the medium time period.
Streeter, Gary [Openly calling for the PM to go]
Veteran MP from Devon. Evangelical Christian who sits on the left of the Conservative social gathering. Has written a letter to the 1922 committee saying he couldn’t “reconcile” the ache and sacrifice of the overwhelming majority of the British public throughout lockdown with the perspective and actions of these working in Downing Avenue.
Wragg, William [Openly calling for the PM to go]
Chair of the Commons public administration choose committee and an MP from the north west of England. Has complained in regards to the techniques utilized by authorities whips. Would lose his Hazel Grove seat to the Lib Dems in any election based mostly on present opinion ballot numbers. He has confirmed that he has submitted a letter of no confidence within the PM.

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Block 2 – Thought of Hostile
Anderson, Lee [Considered hostile]
Pink Wall MP from Nottinghamshire. Gained Ashfield in 2019 however who would comfortably lose the seat in an election held on the premise of at present’s opinion polling. Former miner and Labour councillor, who solely joined the Conservatives in 2018. Shares a Commons workplace with Alicia Kearns, the MP for Rutland, who the media counsel is the ring chief of the so referred to as ‘pork pie plot’ of MPs elected in 2019. Anderson not too long ago did an interview with Andrew Neill suggesting that the Conservatives might lose some 5 million purple wall voters. Has not too long ago written on Fb that: “Personally, I might not again anybody who has knowingly accomplished flawed.” He has additionally mentioned that he’ll submit a letter of no-confidence if Boris “misplaced the belief of the nation”
Baker, Duncan [Considered hostile]
Former UKIP member elected for North Norfolk in 2019. Echoed Diane Abbott’s query within the Home of Commons when asking Johnson in regards to the Grey report. Has refused to touch upon whether or not he has despatched a letter to the 1922 committee or not, however has mentioned of the PM within the Jap Day by day Press, that: “There are a large number of inquiries to reply, and whereas they cling over us, his tenure is questionable”.
Baldwin, Harriet [Considered hostile]
The MP for West Worcestershire. A former minister who was sacked by Boris Johnson as quickly as he grew to become PM in 2019. Supported Jeremy Hunt fairly than Johnson within the 2019 management election. Has beforehand advised Bloomberg, that if the official report finds that the prime minister has lied to parliament, then that may be a “purple line” for her.
Bottomley, Sir Peter [Considered hostile]
Longest serving MP, who has traditionally been very independently minded. Has reportedly refused to supply the prime minister his full help. Has sat on the surface left of the Conservative social gathering for many of his time in parliament. Backed Jeremy Hunt fairly than Boris Johnson within the 2019 contest. Appeared sad over the Owen Patterson affair again in November 2019.
Bradley, Karen [Considered hostile]
Cupboard minister underneath Theresa Might, however dismissed by Boris Johnson as quickly as he grew to become PM in 2019. Backed Michael Gove fairly than Boris Johnson within the 2019 contest. In keeping with a report within the Solar newspaper in December, Bradley was mentioned to be concerned in a ‘plot’ with different MPs hostile to Johnson. Requested not too long ago if she would write a letter calling for a no confidence vote within the prime minister, she supplied a lukewarm response to Occasions Radio, saying: “Let’s wait and see what occurs”.
Brine, Steve [Considered hostile]
Remainer from whom Johnson eliminated the Conservative whip again in 2019. Backed Jeremy Hunt within the 2019 management content material. Would simply lose his Winchester seat to the Liberal Democrats based mostly on present polling. Has described the Sue Grey findings as an ’embarrassment’. Talking to the Hampshire Chronicle, Brine was reported as saying: “I by no means focus on non-public correspondence however I’ve at all times thought self-awareness is a a lot under-valued high quality in a frontrunner and might be making that time this week”.
Buckland, Robert [Considered hostile]
Supported Boris Johnson within the 2019 contest, and sat as a cupboard minister between 2019 and 2021. He has since been dismissed by Boris. Previous to changing into an MP, he served as a choose sitting on the Midlands circuit. He’s positioned on the left of the Conservative social gathering. Would comfortably lose his Swindon South seat to Labour based mostly on present opinion polling. Made a veiled assault on Johnson within the Commons after the Grey report, saying: “Will he give me and the Home this enterprise at present, that in co-operating with the Metropolitan Police inquiry, he’ll present the suitable tone and strategy that I feel the British public demand of him, and that as an individual of great function, who’s as much as the extent of occasions, that’s what they anticipate from you now, and that’s what I might be anticipating him to do?”
Clarke, Greg [Considered hostile]
Remainer and former cupboard minister underneath David Cameron and Theresa Might. He’s the present chair of the science and know-how choose committee. Left the cupboard instantly in 2019, when Boris Johnson grew to become PM. Subsequently had the Conservative whip eliminated by Boris over Brexit. His Tunbridge Wells seat shouldn’t be completely out of the attain of the Lib Dems. As but, doesn’t seem to have commented publicly on the PM’s future, however exhausting to envisage him supporting Boris Johnson in a management poll.
Clifton-Brown, Geoffrey [Considered hostile]
Tory grandee who’s treasurer of the 1922 committee. Considered one thing of an extended standing critic of Boris. Was quoted in December as saying that except the PM’s efficiency improved, “some members of the social gathering might be pondering we have now received to have a change”. Media studies have additionally urged there are hyperlinks between the so referred to as ‘pork pie’ plot of Tory MPs elected in 2019 and a capturing occasion held by the APPG on Taking pictures and Conservation, itself chaired by Sir Geoffrey.
Colburn, Elliot [Considered hostile]
Younger MP from south west London who was elected in 2019. He would comfortably lose his Carshalton and Wallington seat to the Lib Dems in any election that mirrored the present opinion polls. The Guardian reported that his endurance has snapped with the PM, and that he had advised a constituent, that “If I have been the PM, I’d be contemplating my place”.
Crabb, Stephen [Considered hostile]
Welsh MP and former cupboard minister on the left of the social gathering. He’s chair of the Welsh affairs choose committee. Backed Sajid Javid in 2019. He faces an unsure future after constituency boundary modifications have in impact abolished his outdated seat. In keeping with Wales On-line, he’s reported as having written to a constituent, saying of the PM: “Whereas he might not have attended a few of the gatherings being reported, he does have a particular accountability in setting the tradition and requirements on the coronary heart of presidency. He was proper to apologise this week, however this will not be a enough response given the seriousness of those issues.” He has additionally attacked the PM’s feedback in relation to Jimmy Saville describing them as “ill-judged and never befitting of a main minister.”
Davison, Dehenna [Considered hostile]
Younger Conservative MP from Durham with a really giant social media following. She gained Bishop Auckland by an enormous majority for the Conservatives in 2019, however would now lose her seat to Labour if a future basic election mirrored present opinion polling. Reported as saying she was “extremely offended” in regards to the Downing Avenue events and the prime minister’s response. She has been named within the media as a possible ring chief within the so referred to as ‘pork pie plot’ of MPs from the 2019 consumption, who’re believed to be hostile to Boris remaining in No.10.
Doyle-Worth, Jackie [Considered hostile]
Essex MP for Thurrock. Former junior minister, who left the federal government as quickly as Boris Johnson entered Downing Avenue. Frequently reported within the media as being hostile to the PM. Laborious to think about her supporting Boris in any management election.
Drummond, Flick [Considered hostile]
Former Ofsted inspector. Was beforehand defeated in Portsmouth, however later returned for the safer Hampshire seat of Meon Valley in 2019. Remainer who’s now vice chair of the Conservative European Discussion board. She sits on the physique with different figures whom are deemed hostile to the PM, corresponding to Stephen Hammond and the previous MP Dominic Grieve. She has mentioned she is going to wait to see the outcomes of the inquiry and police investigations earlier than commenting additional, however pointedly advised the Hampshire Chronicle that: “I’m very disillusioned to listen to the prime minister admit he went to an occasion with drinks within the backyard at Downing Avenue throughout the first lockdown”.
Fell, Simon [Considered hostile]
Pink Wall MP for Barrow and Furness in Cumbria. Would comfortably lose his seat to Labour based mostly on present opinion ballot ranges. Was initially quiet on partygate however has not too long ago mentioned that it was unacceptable that these making the foundations have been “not following them”. Has been linked within the media to the ‘pork pie’ plotters – a bunch of MPs elected in 2019 who’re mentioned to be hostile to Johnson. In public statements has urged {that a} “belated apology is skinny gruel to his constituents”. In keeping with his native ‘Mail’ paper, he has mentioned that till the complete report or the findings of the Met investigation are accomplished, it’s “exhausting to attract an extra conclusion” saying that “we’d like info to make choices and act”.
Garnier, Mark [Considered hostile]
Backed Jeremy Hunt within the 2019 Conservative social gathering management election. Writing in a weekly column, described the Grey Report as “not good studying” however with out seeing the complete report added that, “so, removed from having the ability to judge what has been occurring, we aren’t any additional than we have been earlier than the interim replace was revealed”. Nevertheless, extra tellingly he was ready to inform BBC Midlands Reside that: “we’re on a little bit of a glide slope to Johnson’s departure”.
Ghani, Nusrat [Considered hostile]
Former transport minister who was sacked from the federal government in 2020. Suggesting her Islamic religion was a problem for her dismissal, she then grew to become embroiled in a public dispute with the previous chief whip over the associated circumstances. She supported Jeremy Hunt within the 2019 Conservative social gathering management election. The Day by day Mail has urged that Ghani is ‘identified’ to have already submitted a letter of no confidence.
Graham, Richard [Considered hostile]
The MP for Gloucester, who would narrowly lose his seat if a basic election mirrored present opinion ballot ranges. He backed Jeremy Hunt fairly than Boris Johnson within the 2019 Conservative social gathering management election. Has issued a press release through which he described the Downing Avenue gatherings as ‘unlawful’, saying: “I need each prime minister to do his or her finest for our nation: and in that sense, all of them, no matter which political social gathering they arrive from, have my help, however not at any value or underneath all circumstances”. Beforehand mentioned he would await the findings of the Grey report, including ominously: “There are steps that each MP can take to result in change. I don’t rule out any of them in that state of affairs.”
Inexperienced, Chris [Considered hostile]
Conservative MP for Bolton West who would narrowly lose his seat if a basic election mirrored the present opinion ballot place. Brexiteer who backed Boris Johnson within the 2019 management contest. Has been publicly quiet of late, however in December after the preliminary partygate claims, when requested if he nonetheless had confidence within the PM, he was reportedly silent for a interval on BBC Radio Manchester earlier than saying: “I feel the silence does converse volumes”. This was earlier than the additional January social gathering allegations emerged. He beforehand submitted a letter of no confidence in Theresa Might.
Hammond, Stephen [Considered hostile]
Conservative MP for Wimbledon in south west London with an extremely slim majority. Sits on the left of the social gathering and was a supporter of Matt Hancock within the 2019 Conservative social gathering management election. Staunch remainer who had the Conservative whip eliminated by Boris Johnson in 2019. In keeping with a report within the Solar newspaper in December, Hammond was mentioned to be concerned in a ‘plot’ with different MPs hostile to Johnson. Very exhausting to think about him supporting Boris Johnson in any confidence vote.
Harper, Mark [Considered hostile]
Former authorities chief whip, and one time management opponent to Boris Johnson in 2019. He retains political ambitions. Has been constantly very crucial of the Johnson authorities for the degrees of its Covid restrictions. He has not been supportive over partygate describing the varied claims as ‘critical allegations’ and that he awaited the PM’s explanations with ‘curiosity’. Talking within the Commons over the Grey report he mentioned, “Many have questioned, together with a few of my constituents, the prime minister’s honesty and integrity and health to carry that workplace.”
Higginbotham, Antony [Considered hostile]
Pink Wall MP for Burnley. Would comfortably lose his seat to Labour in any basic election that displays the present opinion polls. Has been linked to the ‘pork pie’ plot of Conservative MPs elected in 2019, having written on Fb, that: “I’m as offended and disillusioned as you might be”.
Hoare, Simon [Considered hostile]
Dorset MP, and member of the Tory Reform Group on the left of the Conservative social gathering. Supported Sajid Javid within the 2019 Conservative management election. Has described how he has had over 1,400 emails round partygate. Instructed the Bournemouth Echo that: “I’m very involved about what it’s doing to the standing of parliament and to the standing of presidency not simply at house however overseas as properly”. Persevering with he mentioned: “These are very critical issues and I feel there’s a hell of a whole lot of injury that is happening and I’m very depressed and really apprehensive about all of it”. Referring to submitting a letter of no confidence, he mentioned: “It’s not a straightforward factor to do, nevertheless it’s one thing that I haven’t dominated out.”
Howell, John [Considered hostile]
Succeeded Boris Johnson because the MP for Henley, however has been crucial of Johnson up to now. Remainer, and one time tax inspector, who backed Jeremy Hunt within the 2019 conservative management election. Has publicly mentioned he received’t be commenting throughout the ongoing police investigation. Nevertheless in January he advised the Henley Normal this was a ‘tough problem’, earlier than occurring to ‘reiterate’ how he didn’t vote for Johnson to be prime minister within the Tory management vote in 2019. It’s subsequently exhausting to think about him voting for Johnson in any future such contest.
Howell, Paul [Considered hostile]
Pink Wall MP for Tony Blair’s outdated seat of Sedgefield. Would lose the seat to Labour if a basic election was held on the premise of present opinion polling. He has mentioned he has been appalled by the reported behaviour. He has been linked within the media with the ‘pork pie’ plotters from the 2019 consumption. He wrote on Fb that “in a democracy, no one is above the regulation, and people who make the foundations can’t retain credibility if they’re discovered to have damaged the foundations themselves”.
Hunt, Jeremy [Considered hostile]
Former international secretary who was defeated by Johnson within the 2019 Conservative management election. He’s chair of the commons well being choose committee. He has, at instances, been crucial of the federal government by the covid disaster. Publicly has mentioned that he hopes that there’s not a management election, however has given no affirmation that he would help the PM if there was one. As a substitute he commented in January, that his personal management ambitions haven’t fully vanished.
Hunt, Tom [Considered hostile]
MP for Ispwich, first elected in 2019. Former researcher to Oliver Dowden. Has been extremely crucial of the Downing Avenue occasion that occurred the night time earlier than Prince Philip’s funeral saying it stuffed him “with disgust”. Has reportedly had an in-person assembly with the PM over the matter. In keeping with the Guardian he has additionally criticised “cack-handed” backers of the prime minister, suggesting that they need to disable their social media platforms and stop finishing up media interviews. He has mentioned a line can’t be drawn underneath the present saga until the complete report is revealed. Would comfortably lose his seat to Labour in an election that mirrored present opinion polling ranges.
Jones, Andrew [Considered hostile]
Was a junior minister underneath Theresa Might, however misplaced his job when Boris Johnson grew to become prime minister. Remainer who backed Jeremy Hunt within the 2019 management election. His Harrogate constituency would see a knife edge battle with the Lib Dems at present opinion ballot ranges. Echoed Diane Abbott’s hostile query within the Home of Commons when asking the prime minister in regards to the Grey report.
Kearns, Alicia [Considered hostile]
First elected for Rutland and Melton in 2019. Bold MP who has been reported within the media as being the ring chief behind the so referred to as ‘pork pie plot’ (named in relation to her constituency) of MPs elected in 2019 who’re hostile to the PM. Has been quoted in her native paper, the Melton Occasions, as saying she feels “offended” at the newest allegations.
Knight, Julian [Considered hostile]
He’s the chair of the tradition choose committee, and writer of the e book, ‘Politics for dummies’. Seems to be taking a crucial line on current developments telling Occasions Radio: “What I might say is that it might be charitable to say that partygate, when you like, is because of acts of utmost stupidity on behalf of these at Quantity 10”. Persevering with he mentioned: “I’m very open minded in regards to the future path of the Conservative social gathering, that’s all I need to say on the problem”. Has been additional quoted within the Birmingham Mail as saying that, “everybody” believes prime minister Boris Johnson might be pressured to stop.
Loder, Chris [Considered hostile]
Former practice guard who labored his means up within the railway trade. Elected in 2019 for West Dorset. Reported to be a part of the so referred to as ‘pork pie’ plot of MPs elected in 2019 who’re thought-about hostile to the PM. Wrote in his native paper, the Bridport and Lyme Regis Information, that he was “deeply embarrassed and humiliated” by the revelations and that he was not satisfied that the “evolving narrative” from the prime minister is suitable. Ominous on this context – his hobbies embrace bell ringing…..
Logan, Mark [Considered hostile]
Pink Wall MP for Bolton North East with a majority of simply 378 votes. Abstained on the vote to reform lobbying legal guidelines. In relation to the present difficulties, on Twitter he has mentioned: “Let’s not beat in regards to the bush. I, my constituents, this nation, anticipate extra”. Transferring by the social media world, on Fb he then commented, that the “prime minister units the tradition and instance for the remainder of the nation”. Within the media he been linked to the ‘pork pie’ plot of Conservative MPs elected in 2019.
Might, Theresa [Considered hostile]
Former prime minister. Following the publication of the Grey Report, she was crucial of Johnson within the Commons. You solely have to observe this, and certainly every other interactions between the pair, to conclude that there’s not a lot love misplaced right here. It will appear extremely unlikely that she would help the PM in a no confidence vote.
Merriman, Huw [Considered hostile]
Remainer from Bexhill on the Sussex coast, and yet one more choose committee chair (this time of transport), who appears to have points with the PM. In the course of the Brexit debate, he beforehand argued for a second referendum. He backed Jeremy Hunt within the 2019 Conservative social gathering management election. This month he advised the BBC Radio 4 In the present day programme that he was “deeply troubled” by what was occurring and that if a main minister “doesn’t form up”, then “they should ship out”.
Mullan, Kieran [Considered hostile]
Former police particular constable. Elected in 2019, however would comfortably lose his Crewe and Nantwich seat to Labour if an election was held on the again of present polling. Has been linked within the media with the so referred to as ‘pork pie’ plot of MPs elected in 2019, and his public feedback haven’t been notably supportive of the PM. Writing in his native newspaper column, he mentioned: “The truth that I haven’t mentioned he ought to resign doesn’t imply that I settle for or condone what has gone on, or that I agree that he ought to keep it up. It means I need to take a choice with the complete info”.
Poulter, Daniel [Considered hostile]
Suffolk MP and psychiatrist. He has been quoted within the Guardian as saying, that though he was happy with the PM’s apology it was not a lot comfort to “these of us” who cared for sufferers on the frontline of the NHS. He has mentioned that, ought to the PM have been discovered to have actively misled parliament, or if he faces felony sanctions, then his place could be untenable. He has additionally argued that an impartial particular person ought to take into account the Grey report having been quoted within the East Anglian Day by day Occasions saying that, “We’re within the extraordinarily uncommon state of affairs the place the Prime minister is each underneath investigation and the arbitrator of that very same investigation”.
Richardson, Angela [Considered hostile]
Would comfortably lose her Guildford seat to the Lib Dems based mostly on the present ranges of Conservative polling. The primary resignation from the federal government’s so referred to as ‘payroll vote’ due to ‘partygate’. Quitting her place as PPS to Michael Gove, she cited her ‘deep disappointment’ in Boris Johnson. In a press release to her constituents after the Grey report was revealed she commented that: “It additionally appears as if there are additional inquiries to which we don’t but have the reply, due to the Metropolitan Police investigation”.
Sambrook, Gary [Considered hostile]
Elected in 2019 for Birmingham Northfield with a slim majority of 1,640. Sambrook was initially recognized as being a part of the pork pie plot of MPs elected in 2019 that have been hostile to the PM. He was additionally closely rumoured to have put in a letter to the 1922 committee, having been quoted within the Day by day Mail as saying: “The prime minister has admitted attending one of many gatherings however disputed its standing as a celebration, and has apologised. All of us will come to our personal conclusions”. Extra not too long ago although, Sambrook has urged that he has listened to the PM and his “guarantees” on change and that he helps him in “delivering’ for his constituents”. In what’s a secret letter writing course of, we suspect that solely Sambrook (and Graham Brady) really is aware of what is going on right here.
Smith, Julian [Considered hostile]
North Yorkshire MP and former authorities chief whip underneath Theresa Might. He was later sacked by Boris Johnson as Northern Eire secretary after simply six months within the job. Situated on the Tory left, and has been described by the Monetary Occasions as being “opposed” to each the “tone and elegance” of the Johnson authorities. He was instantly crucial of the PM on Twitter in regards to the “smear” made towards Sir Keir Starmer in relation to Jimmy Savile.
Spencer, Ben [Considered hostile]
An extra psychiatrist who seems hostile to the PM. Youthful MP elected in 2019 for a protected seat in Surrey. He’s a member of the Tory Reform Group on the average wing of the social gathering. In relation to partygate he has issued a fairly robust assertion on Fb, through which he mentioned: “The prime minister has set out his clarification, which is that he believed on the time it was a piece occasion. I battle with this … Clearly whether it is discovered that the prime minister has deliberately misled parliament or knowingly broke the regulation his place could be untenable”.
Stride, Mel [Considered hostile]
Former chief of the Home of Commons who having lastly reached the Cupboard underneath Theresa Might, was sacked after simply two months within the job when Boris Johnson grew to become prime minister. Persevering with the development on this list- that if you’re a Conservative chair of a choose committee – then you definitely seem to have notable points with Mr Johnson, Mr Stride is at the moment the chair of the treasury committee. He was a Remainer who backed Michael Gove within the 2019 Conservative management election. The Sunday Telegraph reported in January 2022 {that a} assembly of as much as 40 Conservative MPs (together with Mr Gove himself) came about in a pub near Mr Stride’s London home.
Syms, Robert [Considered hostile]
Lengthy standing MP from Dorset. Covid lockdown sceptic who backed Boris within the 2019 management election. Nevertheless in an ominous assertion, he mentioned ,“I’m contemplating whether or not or not I must put in a letter. I’ve had emails from what I might name Christian, first rate, trustworthy, honourable sorts of Tory voters, who say they really feel embarrassed about voting Conservative with Boris Johnson’.
Thomas, Derek [Considered hostile]
Brexiter who supported Jeremy Hunt within the 2019 management contest. Underneath present opinion polling ranges would lose his St Ives seat to the Liberal Democrats. Earlier than the Grey report was revealed commented on Fb, that, “If the inquiry or the Metropolitan police discover that the alleged actions have been unlawful and that the PM knew this, or was concerned, then I feel he ought to take into account his place.”
Tugendhat, Tom [Considered hostile]
International affairs choose committee chair and the MP for Tonbridge in Kent. Remainer, whose uncle was a European Commissioner. Described by the Unbiased newspaper as a fierce critic of the PM, somebody with whom he’s thought to have a prickly relationship. Backed Michel Gove in 2019. He’s politically very formidable. The truth that he not too long ago grew to become the primary MP to brazenly declare himself as a candidate to interchange Mr Johnston (nevertheless unlikely that’s in Mr Tugendhat’s case), would additional counsel that the PM is unlikely to be relying on his help.
Walker, Charles [Considered hostile]
Tory Grandee, and independently minded MP for the very protected seat of Broxbourne in Hertfordshire. He beforehand caught his neck out to thwart a 2015 plot to take away Commons speaker, John Bercow. He has already urged that if Boris resigned, it might present nice braveness, telling Channel 4, “I might applaud him for doing that”. He has been quoted within the Day by day Mail as saying the PM has 6 months to revive belief within the authorities.
Wright, Jeremy [Considered hostile]
Former Lawyer Normal, who backed Sajid Javid within the 2019 management election. In a press release revealed on his web site, he says “I share the widespread disappointment in the best way the prime minister has dealt with this matter. That is subsequently a really critical state of affairs and questions in regards to the prime minister’s potential to remain in workplace are respectable.’
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Block 3 – Indicators of concern for the PM
Afolami, Bim [Signs of concern for the PM]
Backed Johnson within the 2019 management election, seen as being on the left of the Conservative social gathering. If an election was held based mostly on present opinion ballot ranges, he would lose his Hitchin and Harpenden seat to the Lib Dems. Reacted to Grey report in a non-committal means by saying that he would “fastidiously examine” what emerged. Extra tellingly he wrote on the Conservative house web site in November, that there was a nagging sense within the public that we ought to be higher ruled. Persevering with he wrote, “And for the reason that prime minister is on the apex of the system, he’ll carry many of the can…the actual grievance from the general public is that they don’t suppose that MPs and the federal government are doing their jobs successfully sufficient”…. “Dare I say it, I feel they’re proper”.
Baker, Steve [Signs of concern for the PM]
Serial insurgent and Brexiter who was closely concerned within the marketing campaign to oust Theresa Might. Backed Boris in 2019, however by no means entered the Johnson authorities. He has been crucial of the PM over Covid lockdowns. He would comfortably lose his Wycombe seat to Labour in an election based mostly on something like the present opinion polls. He has described the prime minister’s present place as certainly one of ‘checkmate’.
Beresford, Sir Paul [Signs of concern for the PM]
Dentist and veteran MP from Surrey who backed Boris Johnson within the 2019 management contest. Has been quoted within the Guardian as saying, “As we await the complete report on occasions, and in all chance for the foreseeable future, I and lots of of my parliamentary colleagues will regard the prime minister as being ‘on licence’. He has behaved foolishly and is undeniably a diminished determine now”.
Blackman, Bob [Signs of concern for the PM]
Former Member of the London Meeting who would narrowly lose his Harrow East seat to Labour in any election that mirrored present opinion ballot ranges. He was one of many first MPs to be brazenly crucial after the ‘partygate’ allegations emerged, saying: ‘Individuals are rightly livid… I’m clear that those that set the foundations should abide by them or face the implications’.
Butler, Rob [Signs of concern for the PM]
Former Justice of the Peace, first elected for Aylesbury in 2019. He has advised his native newspaper, the Bucks Herald, that he would wait till the Metropolitan Police report is completed earlier than providing a clear-cut response on what penalties the Prime minister ought to face.
Cates, Miriam [Signs of concern for the PM]
Elected in 2019 for Penistone and Stocksbridge in South Yorkshire. She would lose her seat to Labour in an election that mirrored present opinion polling ranges. She has in a roundabout way publicly commented on whether or not she thinks Boris ought to resign, however has beforehand advised the Sheffield Star that, “whoever is discovered to have damaged the foundations should face penalties – in accordance with the regulation – with out worry or favour.”
Caulfield, Maria [Signs of concern for the PM]
Junior well being minister who has labored as a nurse on the Royal Marsden. Initially backed Dominic Raab within the 2019 management contest. She would comfortably lose her Lewes seat in Sussex to the Lib Dems in any election based mostly on present opinion polling. As a authorities minister, she has not made any touch upon Johnson’s future, however the assertion on her web site goes additional than many ministers, as she mentioned, “I spoke out publicly when Dominic Cummings broke the foundations throughout lockdown and referred to as for his resignation and so I might be calling for motion towards anybody who has been discovered to have damaged the foundations. It’s clear that there was a tradition inside Quantity 10 the place even when guidelines weren’t technically damaged, the spirit of the foundations have been, and that is fully unacceptable”.
Chalk, Alex [Signs of concern for the PM]
Solicitor Normal on the left of the Conservative social gathering. Supported Matt Hancock within the 2019 management election. He would comfortably lose his Cheltenham seat to the Lib Dems in any election based mostly on present polling. Chalk has been reported to be involved about Johnson’s feedback in relation to Jimmy Saville and in accordance with the Guardian is claimed to be on ‘resignation watch’.
Churchill, Jo [Signs of concern for the PM]
Junior atmosphere minister from Bury St Edmunds. Backed Jeremy Hunt within the 2019 management contest. She has publicly gone additional than many ministers, writing in her native paper that, “many constituents have written to me about their anger and frustration on the present state of affairs relating to Downing Avenue. I’ve made these views very clear to the prime minister”.
Collins, Damian [Signs of concern for the PM]
Remainer representing Folkestone in Kent. Chair of a commons choose committee (at all times it appears an indication of bother for the PM), this time on tradition. He backed Boris within the 2019 management election. He was not too long ago quoted in Kent On-line as saying, “I will determine what to do when we have now all seen that report. I additionally hope that everybody in authorities displays on the necessity for public confidence”.
Inexperienced, Damian [Signs of concern for the PM]
Former deputy prime minister and ally of Theresa Might, who was himself pressured to step down after an investigation by the mentioned Sue Grey. He did again Boris Johnson within the 2019 management content material. On the One Nation wing of the social gathering, not essentially a Johnson mattress fellow. As but doesn’t seem to have made any notable public touch upon partygate. Has been quoted within the Telegraph as saying the federal government was in very ‘harmful’ territory and nobody ought to be making an attempt to place stress on the police investigation.
Davies, Philip [Signs of concern for the PM]
Outspoken MP on the suitable of the Conservative social gathering who’s married to fellow MP, Esther McVey. He backed Boris Johnson within the 2019 management election. He would comfortably lose his Shipley seat in West Yorkshire to Labour in any basic election based mostly on present opinion polling ranges. He’s quoted as saying that the Sue Grey report has ‘broken belief’ in Boris Johnson. In potential indications that he could also be wavering, he was reported to have been seen going into Downing Avenue as a part of group on the suitable of the social gathering to satisfy the PM.
Dinenage, Caroline [Signs of concern for the PM]
Former minister from the army seat of Gosport on the Hampshire coast. She was sacked by Boris Johnson in his autumn 2021 reshuffle. She backed Jeremy Hunt fairly than Boris Johnson within the 2019 management content material. Beforehand commented to ITV that, “Folks rightly have considerations. I’ve considerations” including, “The prime minister says there was no social gathering, that he’s been assured there was no social gathering. He says that he has instructed the cupboard secretary to look into this ,and be doubly positive that there might be repercussions if that seems to be flawed”.
Duguid, David [Signs of concern for the PM]
Former Scottish workplace minister, who was dismissed from the federal government in 2021. Backed Michael Gove within the 2019 Conservative management election. Could be at risk of dropping his Bannff and Buchan seat to the SNP if an election was held based mostly on present opinion polls. He has been very quiet on the PMs future, however is suspected to have comparable views to a lot of his Scottish Conservative colleagues who’re apprehensive about Johnson’s unpopularity in Scotland.
Duncan Smith, Iain [Signs of concern for the PM]
Former Conservative chief who was as soon as himself pressured out by the social gathering. Backed Boris Johnson within the 2019 Normal election. His beforehand protected Chingford seat in north London has slowly turn out to be probably the most marginal seats within the nation over the past decade, and now appears extremely prone to fall to Labour on the subsequent election. He advised Discuss Radio that he was crucial of an absence of ‘management’ tradition from the highest in Downing Avenue, however has additionally mentioned that the PM has received a few of the massive calls proper throughout the pandemic. Beforehand mentioned he was ‘reserving’ judgment on every thing until he had learn the Grey report. Mr Duncan Smith, beforehand advised the i newspaper that the PM would discover it tough to carry onto his put up if the pressure tremendous him. Nevertheless his strategy has modified (for now) following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. On the day that the tremendous really got here, he then ‘tweeted’, “We’re all offended, however the PM should keep. Britain faces a collection of nationwide crises. That is the worst doable time to crate a vacuum at Westminster.
Dunne, Philip [Signs of concern for the PM]
Former defence minister underneath David Cameron and Theresa Might who’s the MP for Ludlow in Shropshire. He was instrumental in managing Jeremy Hunt’s marketing campaign for the Conservative social gathering management towards Boris Johnson again in 2019. Accepts the Grey report highlights a failure of management in No.10, however has mentioned for now that he won’t name on Johnson to resign whereas there’s a police investigation ongoing.
Elphicke, Natalie [Signs of concern for the PM]
Elected in 2019 because the MP for the as soon as marginal Dover seat in Kent. She appears prone to narrowly retain her seat if a basic election was held on the premise of the present opinion polls. Former finance lawyer. Has publicly commented that she was ‘shocked’ by the partygate allegations, however would anticipate the end result of the Grey investigation.
Farris, Laura [Signs of concern for the PM]
New MP elected in 2019 for Newbury. Thought of to be on the ‘One Nation’ wing of the Conservative social gathering. Barrister whose late father was a Conservative MP for her present seat. In response to partygate allegations, she has advised the BBC that, “The foundations have been clear and unequivocal at that time limit. I don’t suppose anyone thought you have been meant to be having events”.
Foster, Kevin [Signs of concern for the PM]
Junior house workplace minister from Torbay. He backed Boris Johnson within the 2019 management election. Has publicly famous how he and his spouse didn’t go to an in depth relative who was severely sick and handed away in early 2021, commenting to Devon Reside that, “We subsequently take the identical view as different Torbay residents about allegations that others weren’t doing the identical”.
Freeman, George [Signs of concern for the PM]
Science minister, who supported Matt Hancock within the 2019 Conservative social gathering management election. One among a few authorities ministers who seem to have gone additional than most in being crucial of partygate. Was reported by the Occasions to have written a letter to a Norfolk constituent through which he mentioned he was “flabbergasted” by the allegations, and that these in positions of energy, “shouldn’t search to flee public accountability or accountability”.
Gideon, Jo [Signs of concern for the PM]
Pink Wall MP elected for Stoke on Trent Central in 2019. Would simply lose her seat to Labour based mostly on present opinion ballot ranges. She was publicly very crucial of the primary Downing Avenue social gathering allegation, being quoted within the Stoke Sentinel as saying, “Like everybody, I spent the Christmas interval in lockdown alone at house in Stoke-on-Trent, unable to see pals, household or colleagues. The allegations of Christmas events in Downing Avenue and the video launched by ITV have sparked outrage and shouldn’t go ignored, particularly given the sacrifices we have been all making throughout the identical interval”.
Glen, John [Signs of concern for the PM]
Salisbury MP and present treasury minister underneath Rishi Sunak. Former Justice of the Peace. Backed Boris Johnson within the last phases of the 2019 Conservative social gathering management election. Seems to have gone additional than some ministers in publicly expressing his displeasure at partygate. Writing within the Salisbury Journal he mentioned, “I’ve made robust representations to my whip, conveying the anger of constituents and certainly my very own conviction that this must be handled definitively”. Persevering with he mentioned, “I don’t and won’t search to defend what occurred and might be persevering with to make my emotions identified”.
Grant, Helen [Signs of concern for the PM]
Former sports activities minister who represents Maidstone in Kent. Appointed by Boris Johnson in 2021 as his ‘Particular Envoy for Ladies’ and has been in each Nepal and South Sudan in current months. As soon as a Labour social gathering member, she backed Boris Johnson within the 2019 Conservative social gathering management election. Nevertheless, she is quoted in Kent On-line as saying that Boris Johnson’s apology over partygate has accomplished “little to quell her excessive concern over this very sorry state of affairs”.
Grey, James [Signs of concern for the PM]
Veteran MP who has been an MP in Wiltshire since 1997. Has mentioned he would anticipate the findings of the inquiries and wouldn’t be a part of a ‘kangaroo’ courtroom towards the PM. Nevertheless he was additionally quoted within the Wilts and Gloucestershire Normal as saying, “However you may be sure that if any of those allegations are discovered to be true, and if the PM or different senior persons are proven to have been concerned, then our help for them will, no doubt, disappear”.
Hart, Sally-Ann [Signs of concern for the PM]
MP for Hastings since 2019, she would comfortably lose the seat to Labour based mostly on present opinion polling ranges. One other former Justice of the Peace (there are fairly just a few on this record…) who has advised Sussex Reside, that she was ‘extraordinarily involved’ in regards to the allegations made towards the prime minister and had met the chief whip to focus on her considerations. She has beforehand mentioned she was ready for the conclusion of the Grey inquiry.
Heald, Oliver [Signs of concern for the PM]
Veteran MP from Hertfordshire. Remainer who backed Jeremy Hunt within the 2019 conservative management election. Reacting to the Grey Report he advised his native ‘Comet’ newspaper that he was awaiting the end result of the police investigation and that he wished to review the complete Grey Report when obtainable, including, “Clearly what has occurred in Downing Avenue shouldn’t have occurred and the police investigations and the complete Grey Report will inform us the place the fault lies. I need to see the complete info.”
Holmes, Paul [Signs of concern for the PM]
Elected in 2019 for Eastleigh in Hampshire. He serves as PPS to Priti Patel. Restricted public feedback, however has been reported as being notably uneasy about occasions in Downing Avenue, and has held an in particular person assembly with the prime minister.
Hudson, Neil [Signs of concern for the PM]
Equine vet who was elected in 2019 for the protected seat of Penrith and the Border. Has been publicly crucial in relation to the partygate affair saying he was “appalled” on the studies of the Might gatherings in Downing Avenue. He has additionally commented that he won’t defend the indefensible and that there ought to be ‘critical penalties’ if the foundations have been damaged. He has mentioned he’s ready for the outcomes of the Metropolitan Police inquiry.
Jenkin, Bernard [Signs of concern for the PM]
Veteran MP and Brexiter who backed Boris Johnson within the 2019 management election. He chairs the Home of Commons liaison committee. Beforehand quoted within the Unbiased as saying that the PM might be ‘judged on outcomes’ over the following few months, earlier than fairly unhelpfully including that Conservative MPs ‘want no reminder’ as to learn how to get rid of a failing chief. Put up the PMs mini cupboard reshfuffle, he was rapidly on Sky Information to say MPs weren’t within the optics or impression of change.
Kruger, Danny [Signs of concern for the PM]
Former speech author for David Cameron and one time political secretary to Boris Johnson. Elected to Westminster in 2019 for Devizes in Wiltshire. It seems he is likely to be turning on his former boss. In a press release on his web site, he wrote that he was sorry that so many “lifelong Conservative voters” have determined they can’t vote for us once more whereas Boris Johnson is chief. Persevering with he wrote: “They symbolize the respectable tendency which is the inspiration of our social gathering and certainly our nation: the individuals who consider in following the foundations, being straight with individuals and being accountable on your conduct. It’s a very unhealthy second when so many individuals like this lose religion in a Conservative prime minister”. Nevertheless on the day that the PM obtained a fied penalty discover, he appeared to have softened his strategy writing on Twitter, ‘But when that is it – the PM being given a birthday cake by colleagues in his workplace, at a little doubt awkward gathering lasting lower than 10 minutes – then in fact he mustn’t resign’. It although stays to be seen what Mr Kruger’s strategy could also be if extra fines are issued.
Lamont, John [Signs of concern for the PM]
MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk who could be at risk of dropping his seat to SNP if an election was held based mostly on present polling. He backed Jeremy Hunt within the 2019 Conservative management election. Has been crucial of the backyard social gathering occasion in Might 2020, describing it as ‘unacceptable’ and has referred to as for the Grey report back to be revealed in full. He’s quoted in his native Border Telegraph as saying, “Nobody is above the regulation. Not even the Prime minister. These discovered to have damaged the regulation should be held accountable.” Given the broader opposition of many main Scottish Conservatives to the PM, Mr Lamont’s place ought to be watched intently.
Largan, Robert [Signs of concern for the PM]
Independently minded, Conservative MP for Excessive Peak within the Derbyshire dales. Elected in 2019 with a dangerous majority of simply 590 over Labour. In a letter that he wrote to a constituent, he has been reported as saying “I can’t defend the indefensible. We can’t have a state of affairs the place it’s one rule for politicians and one other rule for everybody else. I can guarantee you that I might be taking the suitable motion to defend integrity in public life”.
Latham, Pauline [Signs of concern for the PM]
Brexiter who represents Mid Derbyshire. Talking to Derbyshire Reside, she mentioned, “In the end, the buck stops with these on the high however I’m at the moment balancing these misjudgements towards the prime minister’s successes throughout the pandemic”. She claims to be giving the PM “the advantage of the doubt in the interim”. Nevertheless she has additionally advised Occasions Radio that, “If he has lied to Parliament, there might be no selection”.
Levy, Ian [Signs of concern for the PM]
The primary Pink Wall MP whose Blyth Valley outcome (small majority of 712) got here in early on election night time. He advised his native Chronicle paper that, ‘the general public deserves higher than this’. Within the media it has been speculated that he might be linked to the so referred to as ‘pork pie’ plotters of MPs from the 2019 consumption who’re hostile to the PM. He has been quoted within the Day by day Telegraph as saying that he was unable to see his spouse’s mom when she was dying in a nursing house and that he understands the actual public anger over the problem. He has additionally mentioned that, “Ready for the inquiry shouldn’t be, on my half, an try to keep away from the problem, however to make sure we are able to concentrate on the info”.
Lewis, Julian [Signs of concern for the PM]
Extraordinarily impartial minded MP from the New Forest who misplaced the Conservative whip for a lot of months earlier on this parliament when standing to turn out to be chair of the Commons intelligence and safety committee on the again of Labour votes. He backed Boris within the 2019 management election, however has referred to as for the PM to publish the Grey report in full and instantly.
Maynard, Paul [Signs of concern for the PM]
Former minister who backed Johnson within the 2019 content material. Nevertheless he’s reported within the Guardian as having mentioned to a constituent that, “occasions of current months have dented my confidence within the prime minister to say the least, and I really feel he has severely let the nation as a complete down”. His Blackpool North seat could be on a knife edge if a basic election mirrored the present opinion ballot place.
Mercer, Johnny [Signs of concern for the PM]
Agitated former veterans minister from Plymouth who resigned from the federal government in 2021. One other very independently minded MP, albeit one who did again Boris within the 2019 management election. In a public assertion issued when the partygate allegations first emerged, Mercer mentioned, “A really horrible and unhappy day. Terrible for the individuals of Plymouth who’ve given and misplaced a lot obeying guidelines imposed by Downing Avenue, a tragic day for colleagues who’ve labored exhausting to help a No10 clearly uncontrolled”. Relatively than again the PM, he advised his native Plymouth Reside web site that he wouldn’t be commenting on whether or not he had submitted a letter of no confidence.
Metcalfe, Stephen [Signs of concern for the PM]
Backed Michael Gove within the 2019 conservative management election. Has described in his native Echo newspaper how he watched his father in regulation’s funeral on-line on the time of the alleged events in Quantity 10. Though citing anger from different members of his household, he has but to name for the PM to resign himself. He seems to be ready for the complete report having mentioned that the Grey Report has up to now advised him little and he didn’t know to what extent ‘Boris attended or joined in with these gatherings but’.
Millar, Robin [Signs of concern for the PM]
His Aberconwy seat in north Wales would comfortably be received by Labour if an election was held based mostly on present opinion ballot ranges. He’s a former director of the Conservative Christian Fellowship. He has mentioned that the temper amongst MPs was they have been ‘actually not impressed’ by the entire affair, describing the injury it was inflicting as ‘appreciable’.
Mills, Nigel [Signs of concern for the PM]
Brexiteer who represents Amber Valley in Derbyshire. He backed Boris within the 2019 management contest, however has been quoted as saying that he didn’t suppose anybody concerned with the events can keep in any place the place they’re setting Covid coverage’. In keeping with the BBC has mentioned that, if Johnson, ‘knowingly attended what he knew to be a celebration, then he can’t survive that’. He has additionally urged that the general public wouldn’t essentially purchase an apology from the PM.
Moore, Damien [Signs of concerns for the PM]
Commerce envoy for Tunisia and Libya, who backed Boris within the 2019 management contest. Would comfortably lose his Southport seat to Labour if an election was held at present based mostly on present opinion ballot ranges. Backed the PM in his overhaul of the No.10 operation, however has additionally advised his native paper that he’s awaiting the conclusions of the Met Police inquiry and the complete Grey report earlier than making any additional remark. Beforehand commented on social media that he was “extraordinarily disillusioned at this clear lapse in judgement” in relation to information that the PM had apparently briefly attended the Might backyard social gathering.
Moore, Robbie [Signs of concern for the PM]
Elected in 2019, gaining his Keighly seat from Labour with a majority of two,218. He would comfortably lose that seat to Labour if an election was held on the again of present opinion ballot ranges. He has additionally mentioned publicly that he’s in infuriated by the ‘partygate’ allegations, and that, “If any occasion came about that was in breach of the foundations, the strongest disciplinary motion should be taken, and I’ll proceed to comply with any revelations on this intently.”
Mordaunt, Penny [Signs of concern for the PM]
Bold commerce minister and former TV superstar diving contestant. She is touted within the media (regardless of the improbability of success) as a candidate to interchange Johnson. Former defence secretary who left the federal government when Boris grew to become Prime minister in 2019. She backed Jeremy Hunt within the 2019 conservative management election. In keeping with the Day by day Mail is one of some ministers who’re on a so referred to as ‘resignation watch’ reflecting their unease with the present state of affairs.
Neill, Bob [Signs of concern for the PM]
Independently minded MP from south east London who backed Michael Gove within the 2019 conservative management election. He was not too long ago crucial of Boris Johnson after his feedback in relation to Jimmy Saville and Sir Keir Starmer. On partygate, he mentioned, ‘we can’t have one rule for these working in authorities and one for the remainder of the inhabitants’. He has although mentioned he would anticipate the complete findings of the Grey Report.
Opperman, Man [Signs of concern for the PM]
Hexham MP and junior minister who supported Michael Gove within the 2019 conservative management election. Tragically his new born child twins died throughout the pandemic, and he was unable to go and see his spouse in hospital. This was on the time of a few of the alleged occasions in Downing Avenue. He advised the BBC in relation to partygate that, “I really feel fairly emotional about this”. In statements which have gone a lot additional than most authorities ministers he mentioned the PM “wanted to vary his methods”. The lead to his Hexham seat could be on a knife edge on the present degree of Conservative opinion polling.
Parish, Neil [Signs of concern for the PM]
Former MEP who backed Stay and supported Michael Gove within the 2019 conservative management election. He has been quoted in Devon Reside as calling for the ‘full reality’ on the partygate affair saying, “I await the end result of the inquiry, and what motion the prime minister will soak up response, if certainly he broke the foundations”.
Percy, Andrew [Signs of concern for the PM]
Lincolnshire MP who backed Boris within the 2019 management election. Nevertheless has commented that he and his constituents are ‘pissed off and irritated’ by the partygate affair. He has not too long ago put ahead the idea of a Freedom Invoice’ to repay the covid fines of people that discovered themselves on the flawed facet of the foundations for something apart from ‘egregious’ offences. In additional indicators of his agitation with the present social gathering management, he savaged Jacob Rees Mogg for his assault on the Scottish Conservative Chief, Douglas Ross, after Mr Ross had himself referred to as for the PM to resign.
Randall, Tom [Signs of concern for the PM]
Elected in 2019 for Gedling in Nottinghamshire with a small majority of 679. Some media studies have linked him to the so referred to as ‘pork pie’ plot of newly elected MPs from 2019. He was quoted on Nottinghamshire Reside as saying, “Individuals are rightly very offended about what has occurred. I share that anger. We should all obey the foundations, with out exception, and be accountable for our habits”.
Robertson, Laurence [Signs of concern for the PM]
Veteran Tewkesbury MP who was unable to go to his dying father in hospital on account of Covid guidelines. In an e mail despatched to constituents that was revealed on Gloucestershire Reside he has referenced how the Might Downing Avenue gathering was held 5 days after his father’s funeral. He commented that he would anticipate the Grey report, however not as a result of he wished to cover behind the report or kick the matter into the ‘lengthy grass’ however as a result of he wished to evaluate the entire state of affairs. Backed Boris within the 2019 management election, however was faraway from an unpaid commerce envoy function by the federal government after voting towards the Prime minister’s Plan B Covid-19 restrictions in December.
Selous, Andrew [Signs of concern for the PM]
Lengthy standing MP from south west Bedfordshire. He’s chairman of the Conservative Christian Fellowship. He has been quoted on Bedfordshire Reside as saying he ‘was very offended and upset’ in regards to the Downing Avenue gatherings, including, “I’ve made my views very clear in regards to the requirements which I anticipate to be maintained by all these in energy in future”. He has additionally been quoted within the Guardian as telling constituents, “I need each certainly one of these allegations to be totally and independently investigated, if crucial, by the police and I need all of these, nevertheless senior, who’ve damaged the regulation or authorities steering to be appropriately punished”.
Simmonds, David [Signs of concern for the PM]
Elected in 2019 for a neighbouring constituency to the PM in north west London. He has although not been afraid to fireside off some criticisms to the PM telling BBC London, “We’re all fairly pissed off with the state of affairs” persevering with that holding a celebration in lockdown was “clearly indefensible” and it shouldn’t be inconceivable for Mr Johnson to say whether or not he was there or not.
Smith, Greg [Signs of concern for the PM]
Elected in 2019 for the protected seat of Buckingham. Positioned on the suitable of the Conservative social gathering. Instructed his native Bucks Free Press that he was unsure that Johnson’s accounts on the Commons dispatch field the place crucial serving to his case, including “My endurance on this matter may be very skinny, however earlier than I attain any completely stable conclusions, I want to see the impartial findings of Sue Grey”.
Sturdy, Julian [Signs of concern for the PM]
Supported Boris Johnson within the 2019 management election. Straight speaking Yorkshireman who has mentioned claims that the Downing Avenue backyard social gathering was a piece associated occasion received’t wash with the general public. Has advised the Yorkshire Put up that the unredacted Sue Grey report “must be revealed as quickly as doable so our actions in response may be totally knowledgeable”.
Sunderland, James [Signs of concern for the PM]
Former military corporal first elected in 2019 for the protected seat of Bracknell in Berkshire. He was quoted in January within the Guardian as saying that he was “livid” on the obvious lack of grip regarding the state of affairs, including, one thing has “clearly gone flawed with the political machine at No 10.”
Trott, Laura [Signs of concern for the PM]
Former aide to David Cameron. Elected in 2019 for the protected seat of Sevenoaks in Kent. Seen as an formidable MP, however one who has but to be promoted. Crucial of Boris up to now, suggesting throughout the 2019 conservative management marketing campaign, {that a} Johnson victory would possibly result in an early Normal election and a Corbyn win. She has been quoted in her native Sevenoaks Chronicle after the Grey Report as saying, “The conclusions within the replace are extraordinarily critical, and whereas we nonetheless don’t have all the main points, the replace made some essential suggestions”. She added,”I’m very clear that we’d like transparency on what precisely occurred, and that’s the reason the Sue Grey report should be revealed in full as soon as the police inquiry is full. MPs and the general public have the suitable to see the complete findings.”
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Block 4 – Presently mendacity low
Aiken, Nickie [Currently lying low]
London MP appointed by Johnson as a vice chair of the Conservative social gathering in 2020. Doesn’t seem to have commented publicly on the PM’s future.
Ansell, Caroline [Currently lying low]
Eastbourne MP who would lose her seat to the Liberal Democrats based mostly on present polling. Beforehand resigned as a authorities PPS over the federal government’s response to the free faculty meals marketing campaign led by Marcus Rashford. Evangelical christian. Has up to now commented within the Eastbourne Herald that, “I’m simply as involved as anybody to know what has occurred and why. There may be an investigation and I might urge it to be accomplished and its findings revealed as quickly as doable”.
Atherton, Sarah [Currently lying low]
First Conservative lady MP in Wales. Gained Wrexham in 2019 however would comfortably lose her 2,213 majority seat in any election based mostly on present polling. In a joint assertion with neighbouring Clwyd MP, Simon Baynes mentioned she welcomed the PM’s apology and dedication to restructure Downing Avenue, however that it was ‘not acceptable’ to make judgements till the findings of the Metropolitan Police Investigation’.
Atkins, Victoria [Currently lying low]
Dwelling workplace minister appointed by Boris Johnson. Has been very quiet on the partygate revelations.
Bacon, Gareth [Currently lying low]
Took over from Boris’ brother in Orpington in 2019. Served on the London Meeting similtaneously Boris Johnson was Mayor. Doesn’t seem to have commented publicly on the PM’s future.
Bailey, Shaun [Currently lying low]
Youthful, purple Wall MP for West Bromwich West who was elected in 2019. Would simply lose his seat if a basic election was held towards the present polling backdrop. Following the police tremendous commented on ‘Twitter’ that the PM was proper to ‘maintain his hand up’, however the focus ought to be on the price of residing disaster and Ukraine.
Baillie, Siobhan [Currently lying low]
First elected in 2019 however would lose her Stroud seat closely in any election held underneath present polling backdrop. No notable public touch upon Boris. As a substitute her twitter account exhibits her to be very within the problem of wetlands in the meanwhile. Voted towards the federal government on covid restrictions.
Baron, John [Currently lying low]
Independently minded MP from Essex, who opposed the Gulf Warfare in 2003. Quoted in his native ‘Echo’ newspaper as saying in relation to the Grey Report, “It’s important that these shortcomings are put proper, and we’ll know extra when all investigations are full”.
Bradley, Ben [Currently lying low]
Chief of Nottinghamshire County Council who backed Boris in 2019. Instructed the Nottingham Put up that ‘clearly a whole lot of errors have been made’ and that he hoped the Grey report would ‘enable us to attract a line underneath it a technique or one other’.
Brady, Graham [Currently lying low]
The person who receives the letters, and who retains his personal counsel. He did although this week ‘like’ a tweet welcoming the appointment of Stephen Barclay because the PM’s new chief of employees. MP since 1997. Nevertheless his as soon as protected Altrincham and Sale West seat has turn out to be way more marginal in recent times. Based mostly on the present opinion polls, he appears prone to lose it fairly comfortably to Labour if an election was held at present.
Brereton, Jack [Currently lying low]
Younger MP who represents Stoke South. In an election at present, he would nonetheless maintain his seat based mostly on present polling. He has been crucial of the help that his native social gathering is receiving native from Conservative HQ. Presently serves as PPS to defence secretary and Johnson loyalist, Ben Wallace. Doesn’t seem to have commented publicly on the PM’s future.
Britcliffe, Sara [Currently lying low]
Youngest Conservative MP. Pink Wall MP elected for Hyndburn in Lancashire in 2019. Would comfortably lose her 2,951 majority seat in an election based mostly on present election polling. Writing in her native newspaper, Britcliffe mentioned, “There may be clearly a case to be answered for and we’d like to ensure it’s investigated totally. I’ll replicate on the findings as they arrive out and proceed to hearken to suggestions from residents”. She do although not too long ago ‘like’ a ‘tweet’ from a fellow MP that was welcoming the modifications made in No10 and suggesting that the PM is delivering.
Bruce, Fiona [Currently lying low]
Cheshire MP and evangelical Christian who at the moment serves because the prime minister’s particular envory for freedom of faith or perception. She backed Sajid Javid within the 2019 management contest. Doesn’t seem to have commented publicly on the PM’s future.
Buchan, Felicity[Currently lying low]
Kensington MP who possesses the second smallest Conservative majority at Wesminster. Doesn’t seem to have commented publicly on the PM’s future.
Cairns, Alun [Currently lying low]
Former secretary of state for Wales who backed Boris in 2019. Would comfortably lose his Vale of Glamorgan seat in any election based mostly on the present polling. Initially didn’t remark publicly on partygage, however after the issuing of a police tremendous, tweeted to say, ‘These are critical issues and the PM has mentioned that individuals have the suitable to anticipate higher’, but additionally added that ‘Ukraine should be our precedence and the PM’s continued focus’.
Carter, Andy [Currently lying low]
Former Justice of the Peace elected in 2019. Sits on a slim majority of two,010 in Warrington South. Would simply lose his seat in any election that mirrored present polling. Doesn’t seem to have commented publicly on the PM’s future.
Cartlidge, James [Currently lying low]
Elected in 2015. Backed Jeremy Hunt in 2019, however appointed a junior minister by Boris Johnson. Doesn’t seem to have commented publicly on the PM’s future, however did tweet to welcome the appointment of Steve Barclay to help the PM as a part of the No.10 shakeup.
Chisti, Rehman [Currently lying low]
Gillingham MP and one time Labour social gathering Parliamentary candidate for Horsham. Backed Boris within the 2019 contest. Doesn’t seem to have commented publicly on the PM’s future.
Costa, Alberto [Currently lying low]
Leicestershire MP who backed Michael Gove within the 2019 management election. Doesn’t seem to have commented publicly on the PM’s future. He did although seem to welcome the appointment of Steve Barclay to No.10 on Twitter.
Daly, James [Currently lying low]
The Conservative MP for Bury North with the honour of holding the social gathering’s most marginal seat (105 votes). He has been lively in saying that he has not felt any stress from authorities whips, however has not commented publicly on the PM’s future.
Davies, Gareth [Currently lying low]
First elected in 2019 for the protected seat of Grantham. Doesn’t seem to have commented publicly on the PM’s future.
Davies, James [Currently lying low]
A medical physician, who received the Vale of Clwyd again for the Conservatives in 2019. Would comfortably lose the seat to Labour in an election that was held at present based mostly on the present polls. Doesn’t seem to have commented publicly on the PM’s future.
Djanogly, Jonathan [Currently lying low]
Lengthy standing MP for the protected seat of Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, one which was beforehand represented by John Main. He backed Jeremy Hunt within the 2019 Conservative social gathering management election. Rebelled over covid passports. Stated he was happy to see the PM apologise to the Commons, nevertheless it was now crucial to attend for the complete inquiry.
Eastwood, Mark [Currently lying low]
2019 Pink Wall victor, whose marginal Dewsbury seat could be comfortably regained by Labour in any election based mostly on present opinion polls. Has beforehand commented that he was ready for the Grey report earlier than making any touch upon the way forward for Mr Johnson.
Edwards, Ruth [Currently lying low]
Elected in 2019, taking up Kenneth Clarke’s seat at Westminster. Doesn’t seem to have made any notable public touch upon partygate.
Evans, Nigel [Currently lying low]
Veteran MP and deputy Commons Speaker. Backed Boris Johnson within the 2019 Conservative social gathering management election and traditionally could be considered a supporter of the PM. Nevertheless he has mentioned that he received’t be commenting on the present state of affairs given his function as a Commons Deputy Speaker.
Evennett, Sir David [Currently lying low]
Veteran MP who first entered the Commons again in 1983. He backed Boris Johnson within the 2019 Conservative social gathering management election. Lively member of St.Paulinus Church in Crayford. Doesn’t seem to have made any notable public touch upon partygate.
Everitt, Ben [Currently lying low]
First to Westminster in 2019, however would comfortably lose his Milton Keynes North seat to Labour in any basic election reflecting the present opinion polls. Presently seems quiet about the way forward for the PM.
Evans, Luke [Currently lying low]
Medical physician with a protected seat in Leicestershire. First elected to Westminster in 2019. Doesn’t seem to have made any notable public remark round the way forward for the PM.
Fletcher, Mark [Currently lying low]
Defeated Dennis Skinner in 2019, however would now comfortably lose his Bolsover seat to Labour in any election based mostly on present polling ranges. Brexit supporter who describes himself as being pushed by his ‘working class British values’. Quiet on partygate, albeit in previous instances has praised the PMs optimism and described him as a “good” politician and chief.
Ford, Vicky [Currently lying low]
International workplace minister who backed Jeremy Hunt within the 2019 Conservative social gathering management election. Sits on the left of the Conservative social gathering. Doesn’t seem to have made any notable public touch upon partygate, as but.
Freer, Mike [Currently lying low]
Present international workplace minister and former whip. Backed Jeremy Hunt within the 2019 Conservative social gathering management. Based mostly on present opinion polls ranges, he would probably lose his Finchley and Golders Inexperienced seat to the Lib Dems. In media interviews, seems to have refused to say if he believed the PMs place is ‘protected’.
French, Louie [Currently lying low]
New Conservative MP, elected in a December 2019 by-election in Outdated Bexley and Sidcup. Has already rebelled on Covid, however has not made any public touch upon partygate.
Francois, Mark [Currently lying low]
Feisty Brexiter and long run opponent of John Bercow. He as soon as submitted a letter of no confidence in Theresa Might and backed Boris Johnson within the 2019 Conservative social gathering management election. Doesn’t seem to have made any notable public touch upon partygate.
Frazer, Lucy [Currently lying low]
Treasury Minister who works with Rishi Sunak. Tipped for the cupboard in the future. Backed Boris Johnson in 2019. The Lib Dems would mount an in depth and presumably profitable problem in her South East Cambridgeshire seat based mostly on present opinion polling ranges. Doesn’t seem to have made any notable public touch upon partygate.
Fysh, Marcus [Currently lying low]
Yeovil MP who supported Boris Johnson within the 2019 Conservative social gathering management election. Reacted positively to the appointment of fellow MP Andy Griffiths to assist with the Downing Avenue operation, tweeting, ‘Nice to see a Conservative appointed in Quantity 10’ (we presume a dig at Dominic Cummings). In September 2021, had written that the PM was ‘dropping sight’ of what it means to be a conservative.
Grayling, Chris [Currently lying low]
Former cupboard minister who backed Boris Johnson within the 2019 Conservative social gathering management election. Doesn’t seem to have made any notable public touch upon partygate.
Griffiths, Kate [Currently lying low]
Elected for Burton in 2019. She has not commented publicly on the way forward for the PM instantly. Nevertheless she has advised her native ‘Occasions, Echo, and Life’ media that, “I do know constituents are feeling very let down and offended on the newest allegations, and I really feel the identical”, including, “If these discovered to have been writing the foundations have been additionally breaking them, then additional motion will must be taken”.
Grundy, James [Currently lying low]
Pink Wall MP elected for Leigh in Better Manchester in 2019. Has a small majority and would comfortably lose his seat if any election was held based mostly on at present’s opinion polls. Has criticized each Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer in the identical assertion for attending consuming occasions with employees throughout lockdown. Previous to the Grey report, he commented that he ‘will act accordingly on its findings’.
Henderson, Gordon [Currently lying low]
Brexiter MP from north Kent. Defended the PM in relation to his assault on Sir Keir Starmer over Jimmy Saville saying, “My very own view is that, within the minimize and thrust of debate, it was completely respectable what he mentioned, as a result of being on the coalface, I’ve heard the chief of the opposition Keir Starmer, on quite a few events, boasting about when he was head of the CPS, prosecuting all types of various individuals. He didn’t prosecute them, however as head of the CPS, he took the credit score for having accomplished so”.
Holden, Richard [Currently lying low]
Pink Wall MP for North West Durham with a small majority of 1,144. Would comfortably lose his seat in any basic election based mostly on present opinion polling. Had beforehand mentioned that he was awaiting the end result of the Grey report, however extra not too long ago commented that the defection of Christian Wakeford to Labour had introduced an ‘component of calms and actuality’ to the state of affairs.
Hollobone, Philip [Currently lying low]
Brexiter on the suitable of the Conservative social gathering. Particular Constable within the British Transport police. Initially commented that ‘there can’t be one rule for the federal government and one for the remainder of us’ however has not made any current touch upon the way forward for the PM.
Corridor, Luke [Currently lying low]
Former junior minister, who was reshuffled out of the federal government within the autumn of 2021. Backed Sajid Javid within the 2019 Conservative social gathering management election. Restricted public touch upon partygate other than saying that, ‘I share the anger about allegations’.
Huddleston, Nigel [Currently lying low]
Junior minister. Backed Sajid Javid within the 2019 management election. Member of the Tory Reform Group on the left of the Conservative social gathering. In public has mentioned he might be learning occasions as they unfold and that the PM was proper to apologise.
Hunt, Jane [Currently lying low]
Loughborough MP who would comfortably lose her seat to Labour based mostly on present opinion polling ranges. Is a PPS to Steve Barclay, the minister not too long ago been put answerable for the Downing Avenue operation.
Johnson, Caroline [Currently lying low]
NHS guide. Brexiter who supported her namesake Boris within the 2019 management election. In response to the Grey report, advised the Home of Commons, that “I’m glad that the prime minister has come right here to apologise and to tackle board the suggestions, however I’m involved that that is taking time and a focus from key points”.
Johnston, David [Currently lying low]
Newly MP elected for Wantage in 2019. His seat would probably expertise a knife edge contest with the Liberal Democrats in any election held on the premise of present opinion ballot ranges. Has commented that he was not even going to try to defend ‘partygate’. He’s quoted on the web site of his native Herald newspaper as saying, “Everybody – whoever they’re – is entitled to have the complete info made public about what they’re accused of after which be given the chance to take the motion they suppose they need to in consequence.”
Jupp, Simon [Currently lying low]
Elected in 2019 for East Devon. He’s a former particular advisor to Dominic Raab. Doesn’t seem to have made any notable public touch upon partygate.
Kawczynski, Daniel [Currently lying low]
Brexiter who backed Johnson within the 2019 conservative management election. Would narrowly lose his Shrewsbury seat to labour if an election was held on the premise of the present opinion polls. Doesn’t seem to have made any notable public touch upon partygate.
Keegan, Gillian [Currently lying low]
Well being minister. On the left of the Conservative social gathering having backed Rory Stewart after which Jeremy Hunt within the 2019 management contest. Godmother to John Bercow’s kids. Doesn’t seem to have made any notable public touch upon partygate.
Knight, Greg [Currently lying low]
Veteran MP, who was a whip within the Main authorities. Brexiter who backed Johnson within the 2019 management election. He has issued a press release saying that he feels it’s “considered” to await the end result of the inquiries fairly than passing judgement or remark when solely a part of the circumstances have been reviewed.
Laing, Eleanor [Currently lying low]
Lengthy standing MP for Epping Forest. Unlikely to remark publicly given her function because the Deputy Speaker of the Home of Commons.
Leadsom, Andrea [Currently lying low]
Former cupboard minister who left the cupboard in 2020. Brexiter who closely disrupted Boris Johnson’s ‘non beginning’ management bid in 2016 by declaring her personal candidacy. Doesn’t seem to have made any notable public touch upon partygate, however welcomed the appointment of the brand new authorities chief whip in February 2022.
Lewer, Andrew [Currently lying low]
Brexiter who backed Johnson within the 2019 management election. Faraway from his put up as a PPS in 2020. Underneath present polling, his Northampton South seat would comfortably be gained by labour. Doesn’t seem to have made any assertion on the PM’s future.
Liddell-Grainger, Ian [Currently lying low]
Veteran MP from Somerset who’s a descendent of Queen Victoria. Backed Boris within the 2019 management election. Has advised his native Somerset County Gazette that the Downing Avenue events have been an ‘absolute breach of belief’ and ‘completely indefensible’, however has not but commented publicly on the way forward for the PM.
Lopez, Julia [Currently lying low]
Junior Minister and the MP for Hornchurch. Doesn’t seem to have made any notable public feedback on partygate.
Lopresti, Jack [Currently lying low]
Brexiter who backed Boris within the 2019 management election. Would comfortably lose his Filton and Bradley Stoke seat to Labour based mostly on present opinion polls. He’s married to Andrea Jenkyns, who serves within the authorities whips workplace.
Lord, Jonathan [Currently lying low]
Surrey MP and Brexiter who backed Dominic Raab within the 2019 management election. Doesn’t seem to have made any notable public touch upon partygate.
Mackrory, Cherilyn [Currently lying low]
Brexit supporting MP from Falmouth and Truro. Has mentioned she won’t be making any remark forward of the Met Police investigation, suggesting that individuals have been ‘no additional ahead’ after the Grey report. Would comfortably lose her seat to Labour if an election was held at present based mostly on present opinion ballot ranges.
Mayhew, Jerome [Currently lying low]
Barrister elected in 2019. His father, Sir Patrick, was as soon as the lengthy standing Conservative MP for Tunbridge Wells. He has expressed his frustration that the Grey report has been ‘fettered by the Met police investigation’ however not commented publicly on the way forward for the PM.
McVey, Esther [Currently lying low]
Former cupboard minister who backed Johnson after her personal abortive bid within the 2019 Conservative management election. Married to the Conservative MP, Philip Davies. Reported to have been seen going into Downing Avenue not too long ago for a gathering with the PM as a part of a (doubtlessly wavering) group of MPs on the suitable of the social gathering.
Menzies, Mark [Currently lying low]
The MP for Flyde in Lancashire. A remainer who supported Michael Gove within the 2019 Conservative social gathering management election. Doesn’t seem to have made any notable public touch upon the way forward for the PM particularly.
Miller, Maria [Currently lying low]
Former Cupboard minister. On the premise of present opinion polls, she would retain her Basingstoke constituency, however the battle with Labour could be very shut. Doesn’t seem to have made any notable public touch upon partygate.
Mohindra, Gagan [Currently lying low]
Elected in 2019 for a protected seat in Hertfordshire. He has since been appointed a PPS. Doesn’t seem to have made any notable public touch upon partygate.
Mortimer, Jill [Currently lying low]
Conservative MP for Hartlepool having gained the seat in a well-known by-election throughout higher instances for the prime minister within the spring of 2021. She has advised her native newspaper that she doesn’t want to make any remark till the investigation into the problem has been concluded.
Mundell, David [Currently lying low]
Former secretary of state for Scotland who backed Michael Gove within the 2019 management election. His Dumfries, Clydesdale and Tweedale seat could be comfortably misplaced to the SNP on the premise of present polling. Has referred to as for the complete Grey report back to be revealed, however not like another senior Scottish conservatives, has not gone any additional. His son Oliver is a Member of the Scottish Parliament, and he’s certainly one of simply 4 (from a complete of 31) Scottish MSPs who has additionally not but referred to as for the PM to go.
Murray, Sheryll [Currently lying low]
Cornish MP and Brexiter who backed Boris within the 2019 management contest, and who beforehand submitted a letter of no confidence in Theressa Might. Her public place seems to be that she desires to attend for the complete report earlier than making any additional remark.
Offord, Matthew [Currently lying low]
Backed Boris within the 2019 Conservative management election. Would comfortably lose his Hendon seat to Labour if a basic election was held at present based mostly on present opinion polls. Initially described the social gathering revelations as “horrendous” and mentioned the police ought to examine, however has not made any notable public touch upon the way forward for the PM.
Pawsey, Mark [Currently lying low]
Represents Rugby within the Commons, a seat as soon as held by his father. Supported Jeremy Hunt within the 2019 Conservative management election. Not too long ago rebelled on the Covid go problem. Doesn’t seem to have commented publicly on the PM’s future.
Penning, Mike [Currently lying low]
Hemel Hemstead MP who supported Boris Johnson within the 2019 Conservative management election. Past his title mistakenly showing on a associated Commons movement, doesn’t seem to have made any public touch upon the way forward for the PM.
Penrose, John [Currently lying low]
The MP for Weston-super-Mare. Married to Baroness Dido Harding who as soon as ran the federal government’s monitor and hint programme. Backed Jeremy Hunt within the 2019 management election. Doesn’t seem to have commented publicly on the PM’s future.
Pow, Rebecca [Currently lying low]
Junior minister, who backed Boris within the 2019 management election. Would face a knife edge battle to carry off the Lib Dems in her Taunton Deane constituency at present opinion ballot ranges. Doesn’t seem to have made any notable public touch upon partygate.
Prentis, Victoria [Currently lying low]
Farming Minister. Like her Conservative MP father earlier than her, is seen as being on the left of the social gathering. Remainer who backed Rory Stewart within the 2019 Conservative management election. Not essentially a ‘political bedfellow’ of Boris Johnson, though is taken into account a good friend of the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak. Would solely narrowly maintain off Labour in her beforehand protected Banbury seat at present opinion ballot ranges. Has given a reasonably straight bat public response to partygate up to now, which doesn’t present any detailed perception into her emotions.
Pritchard, Mark [Currently lying low]
Supported Boris Johnson within the 2019 Conservative management election. Clashed with John Bercow when he was Speaker. He’s quoted in his native Shropshire Star as saying that it’s proper that the Grey report shouldn’t prejudice any ongoing police investigation’ and that ‘extra definitive conclusions’ will are available in time. He not too long ago advised his native newspaper that he welcomed the appointment of the brand new Chief Whip.
Pursglove, Tom [Currently lying low]
Junior justice minister. Brexiter who backed Johnson within the later phases of the 2019 Conservative management election. Would lose his Corby seat to Labour if a basic election was held at present based mostly on present opinion polls. Doesn’t seem to have commented publicly on the PM’s future.
Robinson, Mary [Currently lying low]
Backed Sajid Javid within the 2019 management election. Would comfortably lose her Cheadle seat to the Lib Dems based mostly on the present ranges of Conservative polling. Doesn’t seem to have commented publicly on the PM’s future.
Rowley, Lee [Currently lying low]
Junior welfare minister who backed Boris within the 2019 management election. Doesn’t seem to have commented publicly on the PM’s future.
Russell, Dean [Currently lying low]
Watford MP who would comfortably lose his Watford seat to Labour based mostly on the present ranges of Conservative polling. Talking to the Watford Observer he welcomed the modifications that the PM has made at Downing Avenue and mentioned that he’ll now anticipate the complete particulars of the Met investigation
Skidmore, Chris [Currently lying low]
Supported Johnson within the 2019 management election, however was dismissed from his put up of universities minister in a subsequent Johnson reshuffle. The lead to his Kingswood constituency could be on an absolute knife edge if a basic election mirrored the present opinion ballot ranges. Doesn’t seem to have commented publicly on the PM’s future.
Smith, Henry [Currently lying low]
Backed Boris within the 2019 Conservative management election. Would lose his Crawley seat to Labour based mostly on the present ranges of Conservative polling. Might have been irked by the prime minister seeming to giggle at his current Commons name for Crawley to be made a metropolis. Has famous publicly that investigations are being undertaken, however doesn’t appear to have gone any additional as but.
Stephenson, Andrew [Currently lying low]
Transport minister who backed Boris within the 2019 management election. Would lose his Pendle seat to Labour based mostly on the present ranges of Conservative polling. Doesn’t seem to have commented publicly on the PM’s future, however tweeted to explain the February appointment of Steve Barclay to go up the No.10 operation as an ‘glorious selection’.
Stevenson, Jane [Currently lying low]
Pink wall MP elected in 2019, however who would lose her Wolverhampton North East seat to Labour in any basic election that mirrored the present opinion polls. Doesn’t seem to have commented publicly on the PM’s future.
Throup, Maggie [Currently lying low]
Supported Matt Hancock within the 2019 management contest. Vaccines minister who struggled with a hostile viewers on the BBC’s Query Time when defending the federal government in December. Not too long ago has solely commented on the necessity to anticipate the end result of the Grey report. End in her Erewash constituency could be on an absolute knife edge at present opinion ballot ranges.
Timpson, Edward [Currently lying low]
Former PPS to Theresa Might. Son of Sir John Timpson from the Timpson retail group. Doesn’t seem to have made any notable public touch upon partygate.
Wallis, Jamie [Currently lying low]
Conservative MP for Bridgend with a slim majority of 1,157. Elected in 2019, however would simply lose his seat to Labour in any election based mostly on present opinion polling. Doesn’t seem to have made any notable public touch upon partygate.
Watling, Giles [Currently lying low]
Supported Michael Gove within the 2019 management election. Has publicly referenced, ‘errors’ in judgment and describes himself as ‘let down by the entire thing’. Though suggesting the PM has been placing in some good performances, he’s additionally quoted within the Essex County Normal on-line as saying,, “He should not get in the best way of excellent governance and should not make us unelectable – and the jury remains to be out on that – however we should anticipate the police report.”
Whately, Helen [Currently lying low]
Media savvy junior minister on the treasury underneath Rishi Sunak. Kent MP who backed Jeremy Hunt within the 2019 management marketing campaign. Has made little notable public touch upon these present issues.
Williamson, Gavin [Currently lying low]
Sacked from the cupboard by Boris Johnson in 2021. He was an lively a part of the PM’s management marketing campaign in 2019, having been seen as hostile to Boris again in 2016. Newspapers have additionally reported that an occasion held on the Division for Schooling throughout his tenure as secretary of state can be coming underneath scrutiny. Mr Williamson doesn’t seem to have made any notable public touch upon partygate.
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Block 5 – Most likely supportive
Andrew, Stuart [Probable supporter]
New housing minister and former conservative deputy chief whip. Backed Boris within the 2019 contest. Would although comfortably lose his Pudsey seat in any election based mostly on at present’s polling. Doesn’t seem to have made any notable public touch upon partygate.
Benton, Scott [Probable supporter]
Pink Wall MP for Blackpool South. Would comfortably lose his seat amidst present ranges of polling. Has attacked Christian Wakeford for defecting to Labour and criticised Keir Starmer for refusing to apologise after consuming beer throughout lockdown. Not too long ago accompanied Boris Johnson on a visit to Lancashire.
Badenoch, Kemi [Probable supporter]
Center rating minister. She has not commented publicly on partygate from what we are able to seen. Is assumed to help the PM.
Berry, Jake [Probable supporter]
Former northern powerhouse minister who backed Boris Johnson in 2019, albeit who has been crucial of the federal government up to now. He would narrowly lose his Rossendale and Darwen seat to Labour underneath present ranges of opinion polling. Nevertheless he not too long ago advised the Northern Agenda that Boris Johnson “nonetheless will get it proper” on the large calls and stays “an excellent chief”.
Bhatti, Saqib [Probable supporter]
Former Vote Go away board member, first elected for the protected seat of Meriden in 2019. Hasn’t made any notably notable public feedback on partygate, however one of many first of the 2019 consumption of MPs to be appointed by Boris as a authorities PPS. On the day of the problem of a set penalty discover to the PM, he tweeted to say the PM and Chancellor have been proper to apologise by ‘they should be allowed to get on with the job’.
Browne, Anthony [Probable supporter]
Former Director of Financial Growth for Boris Johnson throughout his time as London mayor. Would lose his South Cambridgeshire seat to the Liberal Democrats based mostly on present polling ranges. Concurrently stating, that these ‘who make the foundations have to obey the foundations’, he has welcomed the prime minister’s plans to reform Downing Avenue,
Burghart, Alex [Probable supporter]
Junior schooling minister, and former PPS to Boris Johnson in No.10 between 2019 and 2021. Has not made any notable public feedback on the partygate affair. Assumed to again the PM.
Money, Invoice [Probable supporter]
Veteran MP now in his eighties. He has devoted a lot of his political profession to opposing the European Union. Backed Boris within the 2019 contest. Not too long ago appeared supportive to the PM within the Home of Commons.
Chope, Christopher [Probable supporter]
Independently minded veteran MP from Christchurch. On the suitable of the social gathering. Not too long ago praised Johnson’s ‘fulsome apology’ over partygate.
Clarke, Theodora [Probable supporter]
Would narrowly retain her Stafford seat in any election held on present polling. On the One Nation wing of the social gathering. She has not made any notably notable public touch upon partygate. Niece by marriage of Jacob Rees-Mogg and reported to have been an excellent good friend of the prime minister’s spouse Carrie for over 10 years.
Coutinho, Claire [Probable supporter]
Elected in 2019 for protected seat in Surrey. Tipped as a future rising star of the social gathering, and has already been appointed as a authorities PPS by Boris Johnson. Has been lively on the airwaves attacking claims by some MPs of bullying habits by authorities whips.
Cox, Geoffrey [Probable supporter]
Former Lawyer Normal on the centre of outdoor earnings storm in 2021. Supported Boris Johnson in 2019. He has not made any notably notable public feedback on partygate.
Crosbie, Virginia [Probable supporter]
Anglesey MP, elected in 2019, who would comfortably lose her seat to Labour based mostly on present polling. Appeared to present a constructive response to Johnson’s response to the Grey report telling Wales On-line, that “On Monday, the PM accepted the findings of the impartial Sue Grey report and has assured parliament and myself personally that he’ll act swiftly and decisively on her suggestions. I welcome this”.
Crouch, Tracey [Probable supporter]
Independently minded MP, who backed Boris Johnson within the 2019 management election. A fellow animal welfare campaigner, she is claimed to be an extended standing good friend of the prime minister’s spouse. Crouch has been reported within the Day by day Mail as saying that Carrie was vastly supportive of her current most cancers battle and ‘made some extent of remembering all her therapy dates and sending a message’. On partygate, Crouch has mentioned that she is pleased to attend for the end result of the impartial investigation supplied it isn’t ‘delayed’ and is ‘revealed in full’. Accompanied the PM on a go to to a soccer membership in her constituency in February 2022, and has mentioned that outdoors of the Westminster bubble, Boris nonetheless has attraction.
Davies, Mims [Probable supporter]
Brexiter, and junior Minister who backed Boris Johnson within the later phases of the 2019 management election. Has acknowledged the general public anger triggered over partygate, however has not gone additional in criticizing the PM. She has mentioned, “MPs heard the Prime minister rightly and sincerely provide a heartfelt apologies to the Home of Commons Chamber and the nation at PMQs. He personally took accountability, as he has for all issues presently of coping with this devastating pandemic and unprecedented financial problem”.
Donelan, Michelle [Probable supporter]
Universities minister who was promoted by Johnson to attend Cupboard. Her Chippenham seat shouldn’t be out of the attain of the Lib Dems. Instructed BBC Radio 4’s Any Questions that she was ‘offended’ about occasions in Downing Avenue however has pointed to different authorities achievements such because the rising economic system and the roles obtainable. Did again the PM on Twitter on the day he obtained his fastened penalty discover, however curiously was amongst one of many final cupboard ministers to take action.
Drax, Richard [Probable supporter]
Reportedly one of many richest MPs. Brexiter who backed Boris Johnson within the 2019 management contest. Weclomed the reshuffle in early February 2022, and mentioned he anticipated a ‘stream of blue narrative Conservative insurance policies’ to burst out of No.10.
Fletcher, Katherine [Probable supporter]
Pink Wall MP elected for South Ribble in 2019, and one who might narrowly retain her seat in any election based mostly on present opinion ballot ranges. Has mentioned that a lot of her constituents thought the PM had been a ‘wally’, however provided that “100,000 Russians have confirmed up” on Ukraine’s borders, they’re questioning why everyone seems to be “speaking about cake”…..
Fletcher, Nick [Probable supporter]
Pink Wall MP elected for Don Valley in 2019, however who would lose the seat to Labour in any election held on present polling. In February advised the Yorkshire Put up that, “I don’t consider a management election, presently, is the most effective factor for the nation.”
Harris, Rebecca [Probable supporter]
Brexiter and now authorities whip with now one of many most secure Conservative seats within the nation in South Essex. No evident public feedback on partygate, however like different whips, assumed to be supportive of the PM.
Harrison, Trudy [Probable supporter]
Junior transport minister. Former PPS to Boris Johnson. Would lose her Copeland seat to Labour based mostly on present opinion ballot ranges. Has not commented on the partygate affair other than to say that she herself didn’t attend any events. Given her function for quite a few years as a part of Johnson’s internal circle in Downing Avenue, he’s assumed to again the PM.
Hayes, John [Probable supporter]
Veteran MP who backed Michael Gove within the 2019 Conservative management election. He advised Spalding In the present day on January 25 that individuals ought to maintain an “open thoughts” on the problem, including: “The prime minister has a whole lot of qualities and the federal government has accomplished a whole lot of good issues, a minimum of the excellent vaccination programme.”
Henry, Darren [Probable supporter]
Elected in 2019 because the MP for Broxtowe in Nottinghamshire. Would comfortably lose the seat to Labour in a basic election that mirrored present opinion ballot standings. he has been quoted in his native Nottinghamshire Reside that, “We simply want to grasp that no one is ideal, individuals do make errors, individuals do have to comply with the foundations. However it’s actually, actually essential for the individuals on this nation that we deal with levelling up and issues that can make their lives completely different and I do suppose the PM and his cupboard has made an important begin in doing that.”
Hollinrake, Kevin [Probable supporter]
Backed Michael Gove within the 2019 Conservative social gathering management election. Beforehand has commented that he didn’t suppose the PM had lied to Parliament, and in February issued a press release to say that the PM at the moment has his help. Has additionally been on the airwaves. He left within the caveat that he’ll evaluate his place following the conclusion of the police investigation, however on the day of the fastened penalty discover being issued tweeted, ‘Little doubt errors made, however don’t consider they advantage a resignation of the PM or Chancellor’.
Hughes, Eddie [Probable supporter]
Junior minister promoted by the PM. Brexiter who backed Boris Johnson within the later phases of the 2019 Conservative management election. Doesn’t seem to have made any notable public touch upon partygate.
Jayawardena, Ranil [Probable supporter]
Bold junior minister with a protected seat in rural Hampshire. Supported Boris Johnson within the 2019 management election. Doesn’t seem to have made any notable public touch upon partygate.
Jenkyns, Andrea [Probable supporter]
Beforehand wrote a letter of no confidence in Theresa Might. Brexiter who backed Boris within the later phases of the 2019 management election. The lead to her Morley and Outwood constituency could be on a knife edge at present opinion ballot ranges. Has not made any notable public touch upon ‘partygate’, however as a part of the whips workplace is assumed to be behind the PM.
Jenrick, Robert [Probable supporter]
Former cupboard minister who was sacked by Boris in a 2021 reshuffle. Nonetheless, he been quoted by Lincolnshire Reside as saying that he continued to help the prime minister, and that there was neither an inner nor exterior menace to Mr Johnson’s place.
Johnson, Gareth [Probable supporter]
Authorities whip, who supported his namesake within the 2019 conservative management election. Has not made any notable public touch upon partygate. Nevertheless working within the whips workplace, he’s assumed to again the PM.
Jones, David [Probable supporter]
Brexiter who backed Johnson within the 2019 Conservative management election. Would lose his Clwyd West seat to labour at present opinion polling ranges. Has mentioned that his constituents are extra involved in regards to the ‘value of residing’ than they’re events about Downing Avenue. On Twitter he appeared to reward the restructuring of Downing Avenue tweeting, ‘The clear-out in Downing Avenue is welcome’ earlier than then saying, ‘it has go deeper and additional’. We don’t view this final remark as essentially ‘cryptic’, however it’s in all probability one to test again on in time.
Jones, Fay [Probable supporter]
As soon as labored as a researcher for Prince Charles. Gained her Brecon and Radnor seat off the Liberal Democrats in 2019. Would narrowly maintain it if an election was held at present based mostly on present opinion ballot ranges. Has described the alleged rule breaking as ‘abysmal’, however has not publicly made any feedback questioning the PM’s place. On the day that the PM was fined, wrote on Twitter, ‘In the present day’s revelations from the Met merely comply with on from the PM accepting accountability, accepting and implementing change’.
Jones, Marcus [Probable supporter]
Has a senior function throughout the authorities whips workplace. Has not made any notable public touch upon partygate, however working within the whips workplace is assumed for now to again the PM.
MacKinlay, Craig [Probable supporter]
One time deputy chief of UKIP who backed Boris within the 2019 management election. Based mostly on present opinion ballot ranges would expertise a knife edge outcome with Labour in his Thanet South seat on the Kent coast. Prompt that Mr Johnson has been ‘discovered wanting’ over the partygate affair, however has supported the federal government on the airwaves not too long ago, and confirmed he has not despatched in a letter of no confidence.
Mak, Alan [Probable supporter]
Appointed to the federal government whips workplace in September 2021 by Boris Johnson. Represents a protected seat on the Hampshire coast. He has not made any public touch upon partygate, however as a part of the whips workplace is assumed to be behind the PM. Supported Jeremy Hunt within the 2019 management contest.
McPartland, Stephen [Probable supporter]
Independently minded MP who has been ready to vote towards the federal government up to now. Backed Boris within the 2019 management election. Not too long ago praised the PM on Twitter for calling the Labour chief a ‘lawyer not a frontrunner’. He has additionally acknowledged that the Conservatives “have been getting on with the job”. Would lose his Stevenage seat to Labour if an election was held at present based mostly on present opinion ballot ranges.
McCartney, Jason [Probable supporter]
Independently minded MP who has rebelled towards the federal government up to now. His Colne Valley seat would comfortably be misplaced to Labour if an election was held at present based mostly on present opinion ballot ranges. Has beforehand advised the Yorkshire Put up that the PM was a politician who ‘manages to interrupt by all that bland and sterile type of politics and join with individuals’, saying in January that the PM nonetheless had his backing.
Marson, Julie [Probable supporter]
Hertforshire MP elected in 2019. Beforehand wrote on Fb that she was ‘appalled’ by occasions at Downing Avenue. She has been quoted not too long ago in her native Bishop Stortford Unbiased newspaper saying that Boris Johnson enjoys her ‘full help’, albeit she has left it on the market, that she desires to see the outcomes of the ‘ongoing police investigation’. Reportedly has a blonde cockapoo pet canine referred to as Boris.
Morris, David [Probable supporter]
Completed track author who backed Jeremy Hunt within the 2019 management contest. Would comfortably lose his Morecambe and Lunesdale seat to Labour if an election was held on the again of present polling. Does although seem like backing the PM, suggesting {that a} ‘beer social gathering’ attended by Keir Starmer is one thing that the police ought to take into account taking a look at.
Mumby-Croft, Holly[Probable supporter
Independent minded MP for Scunthorpe, elected in 2019. She voted for the extension of the free school meals scheme. Would comfortably lose her seat to Labour if an election was held on the back of current polling. Has called for the political debate to move beyond the partygate affairs albeit has acknowledged that ‘we must now wait for the police to finish their investigation without interference’.
Norman, Jesse [Probable supporter]
Left the federal government in 2021. College good friend of Boris Johnson. Served as an advisor to Boris throughout his time as London mayor. Has been quiet over partygate however with out proof on the contrary, is assumed to nonetheless help his outdated good friend.
O’Brien, Neil [Probable supporter]
The primary from the 2019 batch of newly elected MPs to be appointed to the federal government by the PM, which definitely counts as notable recognition from Mr Johnson. Beforehand the PM’s levelling up advisor. Has up to now simply given the flat response of ‘intently following developments’ and ‘having concern’ over partygate.
Quin, Jeremy [Probable supporter]
Defence Minister. Responded to partygate by saying, “The prime minister was completely proper to apologise very clearly in PMQs. There’s a full investigation into the allegations and I’m eager for it to finish its work as quickly as doable.”
Rutley, David [Probable supporter]
Junior minister and Cheshire MP. Is quoted on Cheshire Reside as saying, Boris Johnson has taken’full accountability’ for the No 10 social gathering and mentioned he was proper to apologise.
Saxby, Selaine [Probable supporter]
Devon MP, elected in 2019. Has been quoted in her native North Devon Gazette as saying she was ‘very disillusioned’ at what occurred in No.10, however in the meanwhile she doesn’t suppose ‘that is the suitable second to provoke a ‘No Confidence’ vote within the Prime Minister’.
Seeley, Bob [Probable supporter]
Isle of Wight MP. Has mentioned that the PM has apologised and hoped that he’ll study classes. He was quoted within the Isle of Wight County Press saying, “While not downplaying this, I feel a way of proportion is efficacious”, including, “I might a lot fairly parliament and authorities centered on delivering priorities which are essential for our nation and for the Island, and that’s what I’m centered on”. Supported Michael Gove within the 2019 conservative management election.
Smith, Royston [Probable supporter]
Brexiter who backed Jeremy Hunt within the 2019 Conservative management election. Would comfortably lose his Southampton Itchen seat to Labour based mostly on the present ranges of Conservative polling. Has beforehand expressed curiosity in who’s behind all the federal government leaks. Though ready for the findings of the varied inquiries, seems to be giving some help to the PM, having been quoted within the Southern Day by day Echo as saying, “The prime minister wants to clarify what he is aware of, apologise if crucial and transfer on. I feel most individuals would have understood that”.
Solloway, Amanda [Probable supporter]
Authorities whip. Would comfortably lose her Derby North seat to Labour based mostly on the present ranges of Conservative polling. Has welcomed the PM’s apology, telling Derbyshire Reside that, “Underneath our prime minister, our authorities has delivered on Brexit and an amazing vaccine rollout and continues to deal with delivering the quickest rising economic system in G7 regardless of the pandemic.”
Stevenson, John [Probable supporter]
Supported Michael Gove within the 2019 management election. Would lose his Carlisle seat to Labour in a basic election based mostly on the present ranges of opinion polls. Beforehand mentioned within the media that he would anticipate the end result of the Grey report, detailing that he was angered by the partygate studies. Nevertheless publicly commented in January that there was no urge for food amongst Tories to vary chief.
Stewart, Iain [Probable supporter]
Junior Scottish Workplace minister who backed Michael Gove within the 2019 Conservative management election. Would lose his Milton Keynes South seat to Labour in any Normal election based mostly on the present ranges of opinion polls. Doesn’t seem to have commented publicly on the PM’s future, however did retweet one thing welcoming the appointment of Guto Harri because the PMs new spin physician. In February, he additionally advised the Scotsman newspaper that it was nonsense that the PM was not welcome in Scotland.
Swayne, Desmond [Probable supporter]
Veteran MP and lockdown sceptic from the New Forest. He sits on the suitable of the Conservative social gathering and is an arch lockdown sceptic. Has beforehand detailed his “excessive concern” over “this very sorry state of affairs”. Nevertheless after Johnson introduced all covid restricitons would quickly finish, he appeared extra constructive. Talking on tenth February, he mentioned he was personally clear that the PM ‘was not a liar’ and that he didn’t settle for the fairly dodgy premise that Johnson is ‘limping alongside’.
Tomlinson, Michael [Probable supporter]
Authorities whip who backed Boris within the 2019 management contest. Has not made any notable public touch upon ‘partygate’, however as a part of the whips workplace is assumed to be behind the PM.
Tracey, Craig [Probable supporter]
Brexiter who backed Boris within the 2019 management contest. Doesn’t seem to have made any notable public touch upon partygate. Nevertheless he retweeted a tweet from the Media Guido account which requested why cake-gate now threatened to convey down the federal government, when the Occasions newspaper first revealed it over a yr in the past. This may occasionally thus be a ‘helpful inform’ as to the place Mr Tracey sits on present issues.
Vickers, Matt [Probable supporter]
Elected in 2019, however would comfortably lose his Stockton South seat to Labour based mostly on present opinion ballot ranges. Former constituency agent to Rishi Sunak. Seems publicly supportive of the PM having advised Channel 4 that ‘Teesside’s received so much to be pleased about’.
Vickers, Martin [Probable supporter]
Brexiter who backed Boris within the 2019 management election. He advised the Observer that he despaired on the ‘administration construction’ in Downing Avenue such that the occasions underneath investigation might have occurred. He has additionally claimed that the PM ought to have left the Downing Avenue backyard in Might 2020 as quickly as he arrived. He has although additionally claimed this isn’t the suitable time for a management election.
Villiers, Theresa [Probable supporter]
Former lengthy standing cupboard minister who was dismissed from the Cupboard in 2020. Brexiter who backed Boris in 2019. Her more and more marginal Chipping Barnet seat would nearly definitely be misplaced to Labour in any election based mostly on at present’s polling outcomes. Has although praised the PM for his work on the vaccination programme and mentioned within the Commons that anybody ‘taking a view’ on the PM ‘should’ take that into consideration.
Walker, Robin [Probable supporter]
Junior minister who supported Sajid Javid within the 2019 management election. Like his father, the one time Cupboard minister and former MP for Worcester, Peter Walker, he sits on the left of the Conservative social gathering. Would lose his Worcester seat to Labour in any election that mirrored present opinion ballot numbers. Has although reacted reasonably to the partygate affair saying, “I feel a few of the political assaults try to suggest this was going intentionally behind individuals’s backs and laughing at individuals – I don’t suppose that’s what it was”. Suggesting that a few of the wilder accusations will end up to not be true, he advised Worcester Information that, “It was motivated by making an attempt to maintain morale up of employees who have been working very exhausting by the pandemic. It’s proper they’ve accepted what occurred was not proper”.
Webb, Suzanne [Probable supporter]
Midlands MP for Stourbridge, elected in 2019. Stated within the Commons, after the Grey Report, that, “These reverse, have used up far an excessive amount of parliamentary time debating this.
Wiggin, Invoice [Probable Supporter]
Lengthy standing MP from Herefordshire. Backed Boris within the 2019 contest. Initially of February 2022, he advised Discuss Radio that he didn’t really feel the time had but been reached to vary chief, and that, “My view is that Boris is doing what he’s purported to do.”
Wild, James [Probable supporter]
Elected in 2019. Has publicly commented that he’s not calling on the PM to stop at this stage. Married to Baroness Evans who sits within the Johnson cupboard as chief of the Home of Lords
Wooden, Mike [Probable supporter]
Midlands MP who backed Boris within the later a part of the 2019 management election and is a authorities PPS. Beforehand urged that the Grey report would wish to indicate that the PM took clear and deliberate actions to mislead Parliament for something to ‘essentially’ change for Mr Johnson.
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Block 6 – Publicly backing the PM
Adams, Nigel [Publicly backing the PM]
Minister with out portfolio who was not too long ago appointed to attend Cupboard. Backed Boris in 2019, having wished him to face in 2016. Considered a part of Johnson’s internal circle.
Afriyie, Adam [Publicly backing the PM]
MP for the protected seat of Windsor. As soon as thought-about a stalking horse to David Cameron, however doesn’t seem to have such ‘beef’ with Boris. Has responded reasonably to the partygate affair, quoted within the Maidenhead Advertiser as saying, “Individuals are rightly involved about all of the rumours about events and the prime minister was proper to clarify and apologise”, earlier than including, “He has accomplished wonders for this nation with our vaccine rollout and maintaining individuals in work and he has my full help in levelling up our nation”.
Allan, Lucy [Probable supporter]
Shropshire MP whose Telford seat could be topic to an in depth outcome with Labour at present polling ranges. PPS to Jacob Rees-Mogg. Ms Allan had beforehand described the PM’s place as ‘terminal’ in a letter to a constituent, however has since rowed again saying that’s not the case. Following his intervention, Ms Allan criticised the previous Conservative PM chief Sir John Main, saying in a tweet: “Attempting to take away an elected PM with an enormous private mandate, mid-term, is anti-democratic”.
Anderson, Stuart [Publicly backing the PM]
Pink Wall MP who received Wolverhampton South in 2019, however who would simply lose the seat in any election based mostly on present polling. Has been lively on the airwaves in publicly supporting the prime minister, and believes he’ll win the following election. Has continued to supply the PM his help after the issuing of a Fastened Penalty Discover.
Argar, Edward [Publicly backing the PM]
Well being minister by the pandemic. Backed Johnson within the later phases of the 2019 Conservative management election. Has been defending the PM on the airwaves together with a heated alternate on ITVs’ Good Morning Britain.
Bacon, Richard [Publicly backing the PM]
Norfolk MP, who supported Michael Gove fairly than Johnson in 2019. Independently minded. One of many few MPs who as soon as supported a movement of no confidence in former Commons Speaker, Michael Martin. Nevertheless in February he got here out combating for Boris Johnson, telling Newsnight that the prime minister has accomplished a “actually good job” in “in all probability the best disaster we have now confronted in over 100 years”.
Baynes, Simon [Publicly backing the PM]
MP for Clwyd South elected in 2019. Initially in a joint assertion together with his neighbouring Wrexham MP, he mentioned that he welcomed the PM’s apology however that it was ‘not acceptable’ to make judgements till the findings of the Metropolitan Police Investigation’ have been identified. Has although since tweeted that the appointment of Guto Harri as the federal government’s new Director of Comms was nice information and indicators of how far and quick the PM was transferring. After the problem of a set penalty discover to the PM, he tweeted to say, ‘The matter has been appropriately handled and now we should always let him proceed to offer the excellent management he has proven by the Ukraine disaster’.
Barclays, Stephen [Publicly backing the PM]
Cupboard minister, not too long ago appointed chief of employees in Quantity 10. Backed Johnson in 2019.
Blunt, Crispin [Publicly backing the PM]
Veteran and independently minded MP for Reigate. Supported Johnson within the 2019 management contest. Has beforehand urged that in lots of properties and companies the Covid guidelines might have been damaged. Instructed the BBC that it’s his “departure level” that the allegations levelled at Boris Johnson should not sufficient to topple a main minister.
Bone, Peter [Publicly backing the PM]
Typically outspoken social conservative. Backed Boris within the 2019 management contest. Nonetheless behind the prime minister having not too long ago defended him on ITV’s Good Morning Britain. Has accused the media of “making an attempt to take the prime minister down over a chunk of cake”. Instructed LBC that he discovered his constituents have been in ‘help’ of the prime minister. On the day that the PM obtained a police tremendous, tweeted to say that Boris ‘is an distinctive PM’ who ‘received Brexit accomplished, took us by the Covid pandemic, and is now main Europe’s response to the warfare in Ukraine’. He reaffirmed his ‘100% help’ for Boris.
Braverman, Suella [Publicly backing the PM]
Lawyer Normal within the authorities. Brexiter who backed Boris Johnson in 2019. Praised the PM not too long ago writing, “Received Brexit accomplished. World-beating vaccine roll-out. 400,000 extra jobs than pre-Covid. Retaining colleges open & kids studying. Constructing again higher for all. All due to the management of Boris Johnson”. We are able to assume she remains to be very a lot on facet.
Bristow, Paul [Publicly backing the PM]
Former lobbyist, who would comfortably lose his Peterborough seat to Labour if there was an election based mostly on present polling. Was quoted within the Day by day Mirror as saying that he had left a Commons backbench assembly with the Prime minister on Monday night time, ‘completely pumped’ and that no one had referred to as for Mr Johnson to go.
Burns, Conor [Publicly backing the PM]
Northern Eire minister who was PPS to Boris Johnson when he was international secretary. Self described good friend of the PM, and arguably essentially the most seen face on the media at the moment defending Boris Johnson. Prompt that Boris was ‘ambushed by a cake’ at one Downing Avenue gathering. His Bournemouth West seat could be on an absolute knife edge with Labour at present polling ranges.
Clarke-Smith, Brendan [Publicly backing the PM]
Pink wall Conservative MP for Bassetlaw. Gained the seat in 2019 and should still retain it based mostly on present opinion ballot ranges. Brexiter, on the suitable of the Conservative social gathering. Not too long ago praised the PM for his ‘implausible’ efficiency at PMQs. On the day that Boris obtained his fastened penalty discover, took to Twitter to level to quite a few fastened penalty notices obtained for visitors offences by opposition MPs.
Clarke, Simon [Publicly backing the PM]
Cupboard minister from Teeside. As soon as submitted a letter of no confidence in Theresa Might. Boris Johnson loyalist, who advised Teeside Reside that he completely stood by the PM, describing him as a “implausible pressure for good in areas of the north”.
Clarkson, Chris [Publicly backing the PM]
Pink Wall MP who has a majority of simply 663 in Heywood and Middleton. Seen as being on the left of the Conservative social gathering. Following current employees departures in Downing Avenue, tweeted, “Earlier this week the PM promised the parliamentary social gathering swift and decisive change at No.10 to get us again heading in the right direction and centered on individuals’s priorities – happy to see true to his phrase he’s delivering”. Backed the PM on Twitter on the day the PM obtained a set penalty discover.
Cleverly, James [Publicly backing the PM]
Not too long ago appointed Europe minister, who served on the London Meeting when Boris was mayor. Backed Johnson within the 2019 contest. Has defended the PM on the airwaves saying he’s centered on the job.
Coffey, Therese [Publicly backing the PM]
Cupboard minister who backed Boris within the 2019 contest. Has described Johnson’s apology as ‘honest’ and mentioned that the PM has labored ‘tirelessly’ to sort out covid striving to guard lives and livelihoods.
Courts, Robert [Publicly backing the PM]
Junior transport minister who backed Boris within the 2019 contest. Has defended the PM on the airwaves, telling the BBC that it was essential for the nation to “rally behind” what the Prime minister has achieved throughout his premiership.
Davies, David [Publicly backing the PM]
Wales Workplace minster who backed Boris Johnson within the 2019 management contest. Has publicly mentioned the PM has his confidence. The lead to his Monmouth seat could be tight if an election was held based mostly on present opinion ballot ranges.
Dines, Sarah [Publicly backing the PM]
PPS to Boris Johnson and his parliamentary ‘bag provider’ within the Home of Commons. One MP you’ll be able to assume he can rely on.
Docherty, Leo [Publicly backing the PM]
Junior defence minister. Former military officer who backed Boris Johnson within the 2019 Conservative social gathering management election. Has been reported as calling David Davis a ‘traitor’ for his Commons assault on the PM.
Dorries, Nadine [Publicly backing the PM]
Cuture secretary. Lengthy standing Johnson loyalist who actively helps the PM on radio and TV. He can rely on her help come what might.
Double, Steve [Publicly backing the PM]
Appointed to the federal government whips workplace by Boris Johnson in 2021. Beforehand submitted a letter of no confidence, nevertheless it was in 2018, towards Theresa Might. Stays supportive of Boris. Following the Grey Report, advised Cornwall Reside that, “While the report is crucial of a few of what came about I don’t see something in it meaning the PM ought to resign. He has dedicated to vary the issues really helpful within the report and I consider he ought to be allowed to make these modifications”.
Dowden, Oliver [Publicly backing the PM]
Appointed Conservative social gathering chairman by Boris Johnson and has been defending the PM on the airwaves. Beforehand labored in Downing Avenue for David Cameron. Supported Boris Johnson within the 2019 Conservative management election.
Duddridge, James [Publicly backing the PM]
Former junior international workplace minister from Southend East who left the federal government in 2021 however was appointed as a PPS to Boris Johnson in 2022. Backed Boris Johnson within the 2019 management election. Has urged MPs in Westminster have misplaced the plot telling Sky Information, “Folks say to me ‘for God’s sake, inform Boris simply to get on and run the nation. That’s what’s wanted”. One of many few Conservative MPs to again the PM on Twitter very quickly after he obtained a set penalty discover.
Ellis, Michael [Publicly backing the PM]
Newly appointed minister for the cupboard workplace and paymaster basic within the authorities, who has defended Boris Johnson on the Commons dispatch field saying the ‘Prime minister goes nowhere’. Supported Boris Johnson within the 2019 management election, and on Twitter gave the PM his ‘100% help’ after the police tremendous. Would lose his Northampton North seat to Labour in any Normal election reflecting the present opinion ballot ranges.
Eustice, George [Publicly backing the PM]
Atmosphere secretary who has been supportive of the PM on the airwaves. Thought of a Johnson loyalist. Initially backed Michael Gove within the 2019 management election. Would lose his Camborne and Redruth seat in Cornwall to Labour if a basic election was held on the premise of present opinion ballot ranges.
Fabricant, Michael [Publicly backing the PM]
Lengthy standing MP who backed Michael Gove within the 2019 Conservative social gathering management election. Beforehand voted towards John Main and Theresa Might in no confidence votes, however not this time… He has praised the PM for delivering Brexit and the most effective vaccination programme in Europe, saying of Johnson, “He delivers and has my full help.” After the police tremendous, he described the state of affairs as ‘grim’ however added that Boris Johnson is “not the type of man” to deceive the general public. Fabricant has mentioned he doesn’t consider the PM mislead parliament.
Firth, Anna [Publicly backing the PM]
The Conservative social gathering’s latest MP, having been elected in February 2022 to succeed Sir David Amess in Southend West. Commenting on the PM in relation to her election marketing campaign, she is quoted as saying within the Southend Echo that, “The individuals I spoke to really feel he’s being victimised and there’s a vendetta to convey Boris down.”
Fox, Liam [Publicly backing the PM]
Former Conservative social gathering chairman and GP. Brexiter, who backed Jeremy Hunt fairly than Boris within the 2019 Conservative social gathering management election. Beforehand mentioned he was ‘extraordinarily cross’ and ‘upset’ on the allegations albeit wished the PM to remain on. Put up the publication of the Grey report has urged fellow Conservatives to get on with the large points, calling for political stability and saying this was not the time for a management election.
Fuller, Richard [Publicly backing the PM]
Member of the Tory Reform Group, who sits on the left of the Conservative social gathering. Has mentioned he doesn’t just like the phrase ‘Massive Canine’, however in any other case advised the Bedford Unbiased that, “I consider the prime minister does perceive the harm that has been triggered and that, as he mentioned at present, he accepts the necessity for important change. This should now be accomplished. I consider it’s proper that he’s given the chance to implement these modifications and to proceed to steer the nation.”
Gibson, Peter [Publicly backing the PM]
Pink Wall MP elected in 2019, who would probably lose his Darlington seat to Labour if an election mirrored present opinion ballot ranges. In contrast to a few of the supposed ‘pork pie’ plotters from close by constituencies, he’s seen as actively supporting the PM. After current Downing Avenue employees departures, tweeted, “Nice to see the change that Boris Johnson promised in Downing Avenue being delivered.”
Goodwill, Robert [Publicly backing the PM]
Former minister, who backed Jeremy Hunt within the 2019 Conservative social gathering management election. Former MEP. After the publication of the Grey report, confirmed to his native Scarborough Information that the prime minister nonetheless had his help, including “It’s not within the pursuits of the nation for this to pull on”. His Scarborough and Whitby seat could be within the stability on the present degree of opinion polling.
Gove, Michael [Publicly backing the PM]
Levelling up secretary and lengthy standing cupboard minister. Has been backing the prime minister on the airwaves and there have additionally been media studies that he has been out ringing MPs to positive up help for the PM. Different studies have urged that he has been out once more on “management maneovures”, regardless of his two earlier failed bids.
Griffith, Andrew [Publicly backing the PM]
Former Sky TV finance director, who was appointed as minister for coverage by Boris Johnson in February 2022. Johnson loyalist who lent Boris use of his Westminster home within the 2019 management marketing campaign. Has a protected seat in West Sussex.
Gullis, Jonathan [Publicly backing the PM]
Brexiter. Pink Wall MP for Stoke on Trent North. Based mostly on present opinion polling, Labour would probably regain his seat in any basic election held at present. Is although a loyal supporter of the PM who has beforehand urged on Twitter that those that had submitted no confidence letters have been now withdrawing them.
Halfon, Robert [Publicly backing the PM]
Unbiased minded MP, who backed Sajid Javid within the 2019 Conservative social gathering management election. Has claimed that everybody has been ‘let down’ by the partygate affair, however has been quoted within the Day by day Specific as saying he’s not ‘agitating’ for the Prime minister’s elimination, saying that to vary a authorities within the midst of a pandemic could be folly. He additionally has mentioned that the general public wouldn’t respect us for this bloodletting. Supporting the PM he mentioned, “I really feel I owe Boris some residual loyalty. He received the 2019 election, received Brexit accomplished and rolled out a worldbeating vaccine and booster programme. Even after Covid, our economic system is rising strongly and the roles miracle has returned”.
Hancock, Matthew [Publicly backing the PM]
Former excessive profile well being secretary who resigned from the federal government in 2021. Commenting on partygate he advised Sky Information that ‘finally the federal government has received the large calls proper’ and that he nonetheless thinks Boris Johnson has the ‘ethical authority’ to steer the nation. Gave the PM his backing as soon as once more after Johnson was fined by the police.
Fingers, Greg [Publicly backing the PM]
Enterprise minister. On the free market proper of the Conservative social gathering. Backed Jeremy Hunt within the 2019 Conservative social gathering management election. Has although been on the airwaves backing the PM and saying he was ‘taking cost’ after committing to modifications following the Grey Report.
Hart, Simon [Publicly backing the PM]
Secretary of state for Wales, who backed Boris Johnson within the 2019 Conservative social gathering management election. Has been defending the Prime minister on the airwaves.
Heappey, James [Publicly backing the PM]
Defence minister, whose Wells seat in Somerset could be getting ready to being received by the Liberal Democrats at present opinion ballot ranges. Backed Boris Johnson within the 2019 Conservative management election. Was himself a former PPS to Johnson in Quantity 10. He has defended the PM on the airwaves saying he has a busy schedule bouncing round from one factor to a different in “5 minute blocks”. Has mentioned he desires Boris to steer the social gathering into the following election.
Heaton-Harris, Chris [Publicly backing the PM]
The brand new authorities chief whip. Brexiter who supported Boris Johnson within the 2019 Conservative management election. Even earlier than his appointment, he was reported within the media as being lively making an attempt to shore up help for the PM throughout the parliamentary social gathering.
Hinds, Damian [Publicly backing the PM]
Dwelling workplace minister, who really beforehand resigned from the Cupboard when Boris Johnson first grew to become prime minister. Supported Michael Gove within the 2019 management contest. Nevertheless he was extra not too long ago introduced again into the federal government by Johnson. Has mentioned he has been ‘shocked’ by the allegations however has defended the file of the PM on the airwaves telling ITV’s GMTV in January that he nonetheless had confidence within the PM.
Holloway, Adam [Publicly backing the PM]
Brexiter who backed Boris Johnson within the 2019 Conservative social gathering management election. Quoted within the Guardian describing the PM as “a extremely exceptional man, who received an 80-seat majority”. Says that he believed the PM when he mentioned he “didn’t understand it was a celebration” Mr Holloway has commented in relation to the controversy in regards to the PM’s future that ‘I don’t consider in trial by tv’. For many who don’t know, he was as soon as a former TV reporter himself with ITN.
Jack, Alister [Publicly backing the PM]
Secretary of state for Scotland. Could be at risk of dropping his Dumfries and Galloway seat to the SNP if an election was held based mostly on present opinion polls. Has beforehand commented in relation to partygate that ‘when the cat’s away, the mice have been taking part in’ and has described Boris as an ‘glorious prime minister’.
Javid, Sajid [Publicly backing the PM]
Well being secretary and former chancellor. Has been defending the Prime minister on the airwaves over the past month, and comfirms that the PM has his help. A possible successor if Mr Johnson was to fall.
Jenkinson, Mark [Publicly backing the PM]
Brexiter and purple wall MP who gained Workington in 2019, however who would comfortably lose the seat to Labour in any basic election held on the premise of present opinion ballot ranges. Tweeted to say that each he, and the vast majority of his constituents, are behind the PM and that that is an ‘thrilling interval for Britain’. Instructed ITV information that he didn’t suppose he could be being requested about the way forward for a PM in relation to a set penalty discover, if the discover was say, for parking a automotive on a purple line. On the day that the PM obtained a tremendous, tweeted that Boris Johnson ‘is the de facto chief of the free world’.
Johnson, Boris [Publicly backing the PM]
One MP we are able to have absolute certainty on.
Kwarteng, Kwasi [Publicly backing the PM]
Enterprise secretary and very long time Boris Johnson ally. Has defended the PM on the airwaves saying that he doesn’t settle for that it’s ‘inevitable’ that Mr Johnson might be pressured to stop.
Leigh, Edward [Publicly backing the PM]
Veteran MP on the suitable of the Conservative social gathering. Backed Michael Gove within the 2019 management election. Issued a press release in February that mentioned, “Given the grave issues going through us nationally and internationally, I don’t suppose there’s something to be gained by changing the prime minister this present day, nor do I feel it’s a proportionate response to occasions that came about within the prime minister’s home together with his personal colleagues.
Lewis, Brandon [Publicly backing the PM]
Secretary of state for Northern Eire. Has backed the PM on the airwaves claiming he’s honest in his apology and that, ‘we have now received the suitable particular person main the nation’.
Longhi, Marco [Publicly backing the PM]
Brexiter who gained his Dudley North seat with an enormous majority in 2019. Even on present polls might doubtlessly maintain the seat in any basic election held at present,. Has not commented publicly on partygate however did retweet a message from fellow Midlands MPs and Boris backer, Stuart Anderson, through which he urged MPs to ‘get on with the job’. On the day the PM obtained a set penalty discover, he tweted to say, ‘The PM has my full help’.
Maclean, Rachel [Publicly backing the PM]
Conservative MP for Redditch who supported Michael Gove within the 2019 Conservative management election. Has defended the PM on the airwaves, telling the BBC’s Politics Reside present that, “No, in fact I don’t suppose he ought to resign. That is clearly an opposition-driven marketing campaign.”
Malthouse, Equipment [Publicly backing the PM]
Policing minister. Previously deputy Mayor of London underneath Boris Johnson between 2008 and 2016. Has publicly tweeted help for the PM saying that he has ‘delivered’.
Mann, Scott [Publicly backing the PM]
Authorities whip. Brexiter who backed Johnson within the later a part of the 2019 Conservative management election. Quoted in Cornwall Reside as saying of the Grey Report that, “While the report is crucial of a few of what came about I don’t see something in it meaning the PM ought to resign”.
McCartney, Karl [Actively backing the PM]
Former Justice of the Peace. Brexiter. His Lincoln seat could be comfortably misplaced to Labour if an election was held at present based mostly on present opinion ballot ranges. From his Twitter exercise, he seems to be backing the PM. In February, McCartney advised BBC Radio Lincolnshire that the partygate problem was not developing on the doorsteps, including that individuals need the federal government to ‘get on with the job’, and that that is what Boris Johnson and everyone else in authorities are doing.
Milling, Amanda [Actively backing the PM]
International workplace minister, and former Conservative social gathering chair who labored intently with the PM for a few years. Supported Boris within the 2019 management election. After the fastened penalty discover was issued she wrote on Twitter, “The PM’s the suitable particular person to steer the nation and deal with getting on with the job of delivering for the British individuals and defending Ukraine from the tyranny of Russia”.
Morris, James [Actively backing the PM]
Authorities whip. Backed Jeremy Hunt within the 2019 management election. He’s quoted in his native Halesowen Information as welcoming the PM’s response to the Grey inquiring, and was seen praising him for his ‘robust management’.
Morrissey, Pleasure [Actively backing the PM]
Elected in 2019 for the protected seat of Beaconsfield. Within the aftermath of Downing Avenue employees departures, tweeted her help saying, “The PM promised modifications to the No10 operation earlier this week, glad to see him delivering tonight”. Not too long ago appointed a PPS to the PM.
Morton, Wendy [Actively backing the PM]
Transport minister who supported Jeremy Hunt within the 2019 management election. Doesn’t seem to have made any notable public touch upon partygate, however was promoted to Minister of State within the February 2022 authorities reshuffle. Quickly after the PM was issued a set penalty discover she tweted to say, ‘We have to keep focussed on Ukraine and delivering for the individuals of the UK. He’s the suitable particular person to do that for our nation’.
Murrison, Andrew [Actively backing the PM]
Former surgeon commander within the Royal Navy. Backed Boris within the 2019 Conservative management election, and in his abortive 2016 bid. Writing within the Guardian, he has accepted that the boys in gray fits might name time on the PM’s premiership, however describes himself as a ‘serial Boris supporter.
Nici, Lia [Actively backing the PM]
Pink Wall MP for Nice Grimsby. Seen as a staunch defender of the PM who lent some help on Radio 5 Reside to the PMs assault on Sir Keir Starmer in relation to his time on the Crown Prosecution Service. Simply appointed as a PPS to the PM. Opinion polls counsel she might narrowly retain her seat if there was a basic election held at present.
Patel, Priti [Publicly backing the PM]
Dwelling Secretary who was appointed and has been subsequently defended by Boris Johnson. Is seen as a powerful Boris ally.
Philp, Chris [Publicly backing the PM]
Junior minister, who backed Sajid Javid within the 2019 Conservative management election. He has defended the prime minister beforehand, telling the BBC in January that, “The explanation that the prime minister initiated an investigation with an neutral civil servant with such a excessive fame is to ensure all the info do come out”.
Pincher, Christopher [Publicly backing the PM]
Deputy chief whip, who backed Boris within the 2019 conservative management election. Reported to be main the ‘Save Boris’ marketing campaign inside Parliament.
Quince, Will [Actively backing the PM]
Junior schooling minister who backed Jeremy Hunt within the 2019 conservative management election. Would lose his Colchester seat to Labour if a basic election was held at present based mostly on present opinion polls. Reported in his native Essex County Normal press as having welcomed the PMs apology and given him his backing.
Raab, Dominic [Publicly backing the PM]
Deputy prime minister, who has been busy defending his boss on radio and TV within the final month. Stays publicly supportive of the PM, saying, “I’m positive he’ll proceed for a few years to come back”. The identical might not although, essentially be true for Mr Raab. Based mostly on present polling over the previous few months, he would comfortably lose his now marginal Esher seat to the Liberal Democrats in a basic election.
Redwood, John [Actively backing the PM]
Veteran MP and one time stalking horse himself towards John Main again within the Nineteen Nineties. The lead to his Wokingham seat between the Conservatives and Lib Dems could be on a knife edge at present ranges of polling. He not too long ago referred to as on the PM to get on the entrance foot with an agenda of low taxes and issues that take you on the ‘ladder of alternative’, saying within the Day by day Specific, “These of us who help you, and that’s nonetheless most of us, need you to do properly, however we would like you to get on with this”.
Rees Mogg, Jacob [Publicly backing the PM]
New minister for Brexit alternatives, former chief of the Home of Commons and Boris loyalist. Not too long ago counseled that, ‘I feel the Prime minister has received issues proper repeatedly’.
Richards, Nicola [Publicly backing the PM]
Younger Pink Wall MP, who has a majority of simply 1,593 in West Bromwich East. Has expressed her help for the PM and made it clear she was not amongst these MPs elected in 2019 that have been contemplating a rebel. She advised the native Specific and Star that, “The PM helped win us seats like mine, he received Brexit accomplished and has pulled us by the pandemic”.
Rosindell, Andrew [Publicly backing the PM]
Positioned on the suitable of the Conservative social gathering, and backed Boris within the 2019 management election. Not too long ago advised Sky Information that individuals ought to transfer on from discussing backyard events and cake, arguing, “Are we going to pull one other prime minister out of workplace over one thing like that?”. He then added, “A lot of individuals break the regulation in small methods, generally unintentionally … He’s not robbed a financial institution – that is getting uncontrolled.”
Sharma, Alok [Publicly backing the PM]
Cupboard minister, who backed Boris within the 2019 management election. Has mentioned the PM was ‘proper to apologise’. Would comfortably lose his Studying West seat to Labour underneath present polling.
Scully, Paul [Publicly backing the PM]
Brexiter enterprise minister who has defended Boris on the airwaves, typically by some difficult interviews. End in his Sutton and Cheam seat could be on a knife edge with the Lib Dems on the present ranges of polling.
Shapps, Grant [Publicly backing the PM]
Transport secretary who has been lively defending the PM on the airwaves within the final month. The lead to his Welwyn Hatfield constituency could be on an absolute knife edge at this degree of polling.
Smith, Chloe [Publicly backing the PM]
Junior minister, who supported Johnson within the 2019 management election. In a press release on her web site she has mentioned, “The prime minister continues to have my help”. Would comfortably lose her Norwich North seat to Labour based mostly on the present ranges of Conservative polling.
Spencer, Mark [Publicly backing the PM]
Former authorities chief whip and now chief of the Home of Commons. Johnson ally.
Stafford, Alexander [Publicly backing the PM]
Brexiter and Pink Wall MP elected in 2019. Would comfortably lose his Rother Valley seat to Labour based mostly on the present ranges of Conservative polling. Has publicly mentioned that Keir Starmer ought to be investigated for consuming beer in a earlier lockdown saying, “These in glass homes shouldn’t throw beer bottles”. He has additionally tweeted in help of the PM saying, “On Monday the prime minister promised to radically reform how quantity 10 operates. It’s clear that at present he’s maintaining his phrase by having a wholesale clear-out, to create a greater extra dynamic operation.”
Stewart, Bob [Publicly backing the PM]
Former excessive profile military Colonel who has been the MP for Beckenham since 2010. Backed Boris within the 2019 conservative management election. Has mentioned he ‘abhors’ the lockdown parities however advised LBC that he’ll stay loyal to Boris including if anybody ‘can flip a state of affairs round, he can, and he’s proved that previously’.
Stuart, Graham [Publicly backing the PM]
Left the federal government in 2021 after three years as a junior minister. Supported Johnson within the 2019 conservative management election. Has been seen to retweet messages from different MPs that backed the PM. On 31st Jan wrote, “Boris was elected to do a job. He should be allowed to get on with it.”
Sunak, Rishi [Publicly backing the PM]
Chancellor of the Exchequer, and earlier than his personal tremendous, beforehand consideredthe particular person most definitely to take over if Boris departs. Publicly acknowledged his complete help for the prime minister.
Tolhurst, Kelly [Probable supporter]
Junior minister who backed Boris within the 2019 management election. Resigned from the federal government for private causes in 2021, however was praised by the PM as a ‘good minister’. On the day the PM obtained a set penalty discover, Ms Tolhurst tweeted that the PM ‘had made modifications accordingly in No.10’ and that this was not the time to ‘change our chief’.
Tomlinson, Justin [Publicly backing the PM]
Deputy chairman of the Conservative social gathering. Backed Boris within the 2019 management contest. Has praised the PM’s proper calls on all the large judgements within the pandemic and has mentioned, ‘We have to transfer on’.
Trevelyan, Anne-Marie [Publicly backing the PM]
Cupboard minister from Northumberland who has supported the PM on the airwaves. Backed Boris within the 2019 management contest. Johnson ally.
Truss, Liz [Publicly backing the PM]
International secretary who has been promoted by Johnson, and has been publicly backing her boss on the airwaves. Has tweeted that, “I stand behind the Prime minister, 100% as he takes our nation ahead”. Touted by some as a possible successor if Johnson resigns.
Vara, Shailesh [Publicly backing the PM]
Resigned from the Theresa Might authorities over Brexit. Backed Boris within the 2019 management election. After the Grey report, advised his native Peterborough Information, that, “There is no such thing as a emptiness and each prime minister and I recognise that there are different points that have an effect on North-West Cambridgeshire and the remainder of this nation.”
Warman, Matt [Probable supporter]
Former Day by day Telegraph journalist who backed Boris within the 2019 management election. Left the federal government in 2021. Following the Grey report, advised Lincolnshire stay, that, “I welcome the prime minister’s heartfelt, honest apology and sit up for the federal government doing what it was elected to do and getting on with delivering on the individuals’s priorities.” On the day the PM obtained a tremendous for his birthday gathering, Warman appeared on Radio 4 to supply him his help.
Wallace, Ben [Publicly backing the PM]
Defence Secretary. Publicly backing the PM and has defended him on the airwaves. Backed Johnson within the 2019 contest, and regarded a very long time ally of Boris.
Wheeler, Heather [Publicly backing the PM]
Supported Boris within the 2019 management contest. Reported in Derbyshire Reside saying, “The Prime minister has my help” and that she abhorred this “whipped up marketing campaign towards him.” Unsurprisingly was thus promoted within the newest February 2022 reshuffle to turn out to be parliamentary secretary within the Cupboard workplace.
Whittaker, Craig [Publicly backing the PM]
Authorities whip. Conservative MP for Calder Valley, elected in 2010, however would comfortably lose his seat if a basic election was held on the again of present opinion ballot numbers. Has described the partygate allegations as ‘horrendous’ however issued a press release to say that Mr Johnson retains his help.
Whittingdale, John [Publicly backing the PM]
Veteran MP and former cupboard minister who left an extra stint in authorities in 2021. Backed Boris within the 2019 management election. While saying that he understands the anger of his constituents, he’s quoted in his native Braintree and Witham Occasions as saying he does have faith within the PM, including, “He has accomplished many issues that he got down to do very efficiently and his Authorities deserves credit score for delivering Brexit, rolling out essentially the most profitable vaccine programme on the planet and supporting the UK economic system to turn out to be the quickest rising within the G7”. The Prime minister’s spouse, Carrie, additionally beforehand labored for Mr Whittingdale for 15 months.
Williams, Craig [Publicly backing the PM]
Elected in 2019 for a comparatively protected seat in rural Wales. Issued a press release on partygate through which he mentioned, “I welcome the complete apology from the prime minister and extra importantly his dedication to fixing the system by which Quantity 10 is managed”. He added, “I share within the deep frustrations felt by many, and I recognise that a lot must be accomplished by Quantity 10 to rebuild belief with the general public. This can be a first step in the suitable path”. On the day Boris obtained a police tremendous, he tweeted that he ‘would
Younger, Jacob [Actively backing the PM]
Pink Wall MP elected for Redcar in 2019. Would comfortably lose his seat to Labour in any election that mirrored at the moment opinion ballot ranges. He stays a Boris loyalist although, having advised Teeside Reside that, “The prime minister has apologised unreservedly, has outlined how he’ll act, and I consider now could be the time to maneuver on”.
Zahawi, Nadhim [Actively backing the PM]
Schooling Secretary. Publicly backing the PM, and has defended him on the airwaves.
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MPs not eligible to vote
The next three MPs have been elected as Conservatives within the 2019 Normal election, however have since misplaced the Conservative social gathering whip at Westminster. They’re thus not eligible to vote in any management election:
Imran Ahmad Khan [Can’t vote]
Elected because the Conservative MP for Wakefield in 2019, however misplaced the whip at Westminster in 2021, forward of a pending courtroom case.
Rob Roberts [Can’t vote]
Elected because the Conservative MP for Delyn in North Wales in 2019, however was suspended from the Commons for six weeks in 2021. He was readmitted to the Conservative social gathering in late 2021, however doesn’t but have the Conservative whip. He sits as an Unbiased at Westminster.
Warburton, David [Can’t vote]
Ring tone entrepreneur who represents Somerton and Frome. He was suspended from the parliamentary social gathering following a collection of newspaper revelations in March 2022. With out the conservative whip, he won’t be able to vote in any management content material. He supported Boris within the 2019 conservative management election, however ought to he have been in a position to vote, it was not clear that it might have supported the PM. He detailed on Twitter how his father died nearly solely alone throughout the first lockdown, how this was adopted by simply ‘3 of us’ with the ability to attend an out of doors burial that handed for his funeral, and the way all this was every week earlier than the primary reported Downing Avenue social gathering. Persevering with he mentioned that ‘to grasp the misery these revelations have triggered is an understatement’, including, “Like hundreds of thousands of others, I need to know the complete extent of this troubling interpretation of the foundations. And what’s to be accomplished.”
Morris, Anne Marie [Can’t vote]
An excellent place to finish this piece. First elected because the Conservative MP for Newton Abbot in Devon again in 2010. She was a Brexiter who as soon as submitted a letter of no confidence in Theresa Might. In early 2022, she was one of many first to have confirmed that she had accomplished the identical to Boris Johnson. Nevertheless within the Commons, she has since voted for a Labour movement calling for a VAT minimize on power payments. In January, this led to her being stripped of the Conservative whip. As such, she can’t now vote in any management election, and her letter of no confidence is, properly, void……
As well as Christian Wakeford has since crossed the ground of the Home of Commons and joined the Labour Occasion.
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How these numbers have been compiled
It has lengthy been urged that the parliamentary Conservative social gathering is one essentially the most secretive and exhausting to learn electorates on the planet. Nevertheless, past their ranks, there’s a appreciable public craving to try to perceive what’s the present place of the prime minister.
Till dialogue round Johnson’s management both reaches a proper conclusion, or drops off the mainstream information agenda, we are going to make ongoing updates to this web page. All modifications might be detailed in our ‘Newest Replace’ part on the high.
We settle for that any evaluation of this nature is a problematic job. This may occasionally clarify why no such equal or detailed evaluation seems publicly obtainable. Though our evaluation is drawn primarily from the general public feedback and actions of the MPs involved, we settle for that it’s inconceivable to depend on that as a idiot proof information.
There are prone to be formidable MPs (notably present ministers, and MPs from the 2019 consumption) who’re crucial of the PM, however who, for causes of profession development, are cautious about letting that be identified. On the similar time, there could also be others who’re privately supportive of the prime minister, however who stay cautious to not say so publicly, doubtlessly thereby incurring extra wrath proper now from their constituents.
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