Tory MP William Wragg tells Commons he has submitted letter of no confidence in Truss
He said he would vote against the Tories on fracking, but he'd lose the whip and his letter to Sir Graham Brady would fall.
He said he would vote against the Tories on fracking, but he'd lose the whip and his letter to Sir Graham Brady would fall.
The PM insisted she and the chancellor will increase state pensions in line with inflation after previously indicating it could be ditched.
Current rules mean Truss should be safe from a confidence vote for 12 months, but the 'grace period' rule could be changed with enough support.
Tory backbenchers are thought to be discussing how the “grace period” rule might be changed in bid to force Liz Truss out.
Penny Mordaunt was forced to step in and cover for the prime minister, who is nowhere to be seen following today's dramatic U-turn.
Jamie Wallis said Truss has "undermined Britain's economic credibility and fractured our Party irreparably".
His comments have provoked outrage among the right wing press, who were less outraged when Donald Trump stuck his oar in.
"The PM will find it difficult to survive"
Only nine per cent of the public have a favourable view of Lizz Truss, with speculation mounting that she will be replaced in the coming weeks.
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