Labour MP Paul Blomfield announced in February that he was standing down at the next general election.
The former chancellor also described Liz Truss as a 'Pino' - Prime Minister in name only on the Andrew Neil Show.
It comes as the PM gears up for another bruising week in Number 10.
The newly-appointed chancellor is expected to increase taxes and cut public spending in moves that are unlikely to sate either side of the party.
This is sheer anarchy: Liz Truss' speed-run as Prime Minister could soon come to an end - and the letters of no confidence are 'rushing in'
Jamie Wallis said Truss has "undermined Britain's economic credibility and fractured our Party irreparably".
The Chairman of Tesco has praised Labour for its 'actionable' plans to grow the economy - but he wasn't as complimentary towards the Tories.
Things are going well, then? Liz Truss has been dragged into another serious political battle - against a shop-bought lettuce.
From 'Trussonomics' to 'libertarian jihadist': Liz Truss has endured a terrible start to life as PM - and her fellow party members know it.
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