More Tory MPs have stepped down from their positions as the Prime Minister’s concerns of a Labour landslide grow.
Mass Tory Exodus
The Conservative Party is rapidly losing confidence from members of its own Party, currently experiencing what’s been described as a “mass Tory exodus.”
Sunak Claims Unity
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has insisted that his party are united despite many MPs walking out, resigning, or being suspended ahead of the general election.
Resignations of Two Tory Ministers
In the latest news regarding the walkout, Skills Minister Robert Halfon and Armed Forces Minister James Heappey have announced their resignations from their roles.
Robert Halfon’s Departure
Robert Halfon, the MP for Harlow and a former chairman of the Commons Education Committee wrote a letter to the Prime Minister announcing his decision to step down.
Stepping Down as MP and Minister
Halfon will step down from his position as both Member of Parliament for Harlow and Skills Minister, joining over 60 Tory MPs who have resigned since Sunak’s tenure.
Time for Halfon to “Step Down”
Halfon said in the letter to the Prime Minister, “I feel that it is time for me to step down at the forthcoming General Election, and in doing so, to resign as a Minister in your Government.”
Prime Minister’s Response
The Prime Minister responded with a letter that told Heappey he made an important contribution to the Government and your support to consecutive Conservative administrations at the Ministry of Defence has been commendable.”
James Heappey’s Resignation
James Heappey, MP for Wells, confirmed his resignation as Armed Forces Minister and MP after allegedly disagreeing with the lack of defence spending in the Spring Budget.
Tory Landslide Expected
The mass walkout comes in the middle of an election year with the Tories expected to experience their largest landslide defeat to the Labour Party since 1997.
Tory MPs Cite Reasons for Stepping Down
Despite the Conservative Party’s imminent defeat, MPs have insisted that they are stepping down for reasons other than a lack of confidence in the Prime Minister.
Tory Woes Continue
Other MPs such as former Prime Minister Theresa May, Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick and former Home Secretary Sajid Javid have also resigned.
May Displays Confidence in Sunak
May stepped down from her role as MP after 27 years in parliament although she insisted she had confidence that the Tories could win the election.
Heappey Cites Family Reasons
Heappey insisted that his reasons for stepping down from his role as MP which he held for 9 years due to family reasons and a career change.
Jenrick Steps Down
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick stepped down after disagreeing with Sunak’s proposed controversial Rwanda policy and claiming it didn’t go far enough.
Blackpool South Lobbying Scandal
Disgraced Tory MP Scott Benton, former MP for Blackpool South, announced his resignation after a lobbying scandal that put him under pressure.
“Extremely Serious” Scandal
Investigators described that scandal as “extremely serious” after Benton was found guilty of offering classified information to a gambling firm for personal gain.
By-Election Triggered
Benton’s resignation triggered another by-election for Sunak after the Tories recently lost seats in Wellingborough and Kingswood by-elections.
Tory By-Election Woes
The Blackpool South by-election is set to be the 12th by-election triggered under Sunak’s reign as Prime Minister, with the Tories only winning one of those 12 so far.
Sunak’s Ousting Rumours
Other rumours suggested that several Tory MPs were looking at replacements for Sunak before the general election, expected to be announced in Autumn.
Tories Jumping Before Pushed
With the news that Halfon and Heappey will now be stepping down, it seems that MPs are looking to jump from the Tory misery before they are pushed come the general election.
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