Sir John because the second former to hit out at the move, after Theresa May voted against a three-line Tory whip for the first time in 25 years.
The self-styled 'Brexit hardman' said "this may be a decisive moment for our party.”
The Conservatives increased their lead by two points, while Labour lost three points putting them eleven points adrift.
He said bringing in journalists from alleged left-wing outlets undermined the perception of the BBC's independence.
MPs voted by a majority of 35 to back the reduced level of aid funding despite a Tory backbench rebellion.
Andrew Rosindell, the Conservative MP for Romford, backed Priti Patel in her row with the England star.
Theresa May also gave an impassioned speech announcing she will be voting against the cuts to the aid budget - the first time an ex-PM has voted against a Conservative three-line whip in 25 years.
High street chiefs called on ministers to implement a test-to-release scheme to help ailing businesses.
“Celebrating apples being exported to India when we are losing the ability to export many products to the EU is just a distraction," a British farmer told The London Economic.
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