Crispin Blunt in support of Liz Truss Resignation as Prime Minister

Blunt, Tory MP is the first of many to speak publicly on Liz Truss to step down from PM. Speaking with Sky news on 16th of October he explains his reasons for this decision and who he would replace Truss with.

Liz Truss came into power in September 2022 following the resignation of Boris Johnson.

During her short time as PM she has already received criticism’s from the public and members of her own party with claims for her to step down.

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Crispin speaks with Sky News and said “she must leave for the government to carry credibility.”

He comments on the 1922 Committee with the no-confidence act. This states MP’s of the ruling party must have 54 votes for the Chairman to re-elect their party leader. But, with Truss being in power since September, the no-confidence act is only valid if in leadership for a year.

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The Tory MP, however, believes if an “overwhelming majority” wants Liz out, she can be replaced.

When asked who he would want to replace Truss, he said Sunak, as he came second to Liz with the PM vote and is “a very talented man."