1176
Flick Drummond, Meon Valley
Has said she will wait to see the results of the inquiry and police investigations before commenting further
1177
Simon Fell, Barrow and Furness
Has said that until the full report or the findings of the Met investigation are completed, it is “hard to draw a further conclusion” saying that “we need facts to make decisions and act”
1178
Richard Graham, Gloucester
Said he would await the findings of the Gray report, adding: “There are steps that every MP can take to bring about change. I do not rule out any of them in that situation.”
1179
Mark Harper, Forest of Dean
Speaking in the Commons over the Gray report he said, “Many have questioned, including some of my constituents, the prime minister’s honesty and integrity and fitness to hold that office.”
1180
Anthony Highinbotham, Burnley
“I am as angry and disappointed as you are”.
1181
Tom Hunt, Ipswich
He has said a line cannot be drawn under the current saga till the full report is published.
1182
John Howell, Henley
Has publicly said he won’t be commenting during the ongoing police investigation.
1183
Paul Howell, Sedgefield
“In a democracy, nobody is above the law, and those who make the rules cannot retain credibility if they are found to have broken the rules themselves”
1184
Mark Logan, Bolton North East
“The prime minister sets the culture and example for the rest of the country”
1185
Huw Merriman, Bexhill
If a prime minister “doesn’t shape up”, then “they have to ship out”.
1186
Daniel Poulter, Central Suffolk
If he [Johnson] faces criminal sanctions, then his position would be untenable.
1187
Kieran Mullan, Crewe and Nantwich
“The fact that I haven’t said he should resign does not mean that I accept or condone what has gone on, or that I agree that he should carry on. It means I want to take a decision with the full facts”
1188
Ben Spencer, Runnymede and Weybridge
“Clearly if it is found that the prime minister has intentionally misled parliament or knowingly broke the law his position would be untenable”
1189
Angela Richardson, Guilford
“It also seems as though there are further questions to which we do not yet have the answer, because of the Metropolitan Police investigation”.
1190
Derek Thomas, St Ives
“If the inquiry or the Metropolitan police find that the alleged activities were illegal and that the PM knew this, or was involved, then I think he should consider his position”
1191
Jeremy Wright, Kenilworth and Southam
“This is a very serious situation and questions about the prime minister’s ability to stay in office are legitimate.”
1192
These quotes are compiled by my good friends @Politics_co_uk - this piece with responses from all Tory MPs currently makes for essential reading:
politics.co.uk/news-feature/2…
1193
Boris Johnson’s time as Prime Minister is over, the only question is how long it takes for him or the Conservative Party to admit it. #Partygate twitter.com/YouGov/status/…
1194
Tories are already trotting out the line that we can’t change Prime Minister because of the horrific events in Ukraine. They know that’s nonsense. Would they have cancelled a general election? This is a perfect example of why it’s damaging to keep him in place:
#Partygate twitter.com/SamCoatesSky/s…
1195
For what it’s worth I don’t expect Boris Johnson to resign. There’s nothing in his past that suggests he’s capable of a selfless act. Instead he’ll feel sorry for himself and do whatever he can to cling to power, adding further insult to injury he has already inflicted #Partygate
1196
Don’t worry @SamCoatesSky, the viewers love cats.
1197
Conservative MPs still don’t grasp that they can’t simply declare that this is over. That’s ultimately up to the electorate, who don’t like being dictated too by their elected representatives. Backing Johnson will just further the damage and the repercussions. #partygate
1198
Well that’s just awkward. twitter.com/10DowningStree…
1199
“No, I can’t believe he’s still here either” #Partygate
1200
Well done Lord Wolfson. That takes the running total of government ministers who respect the rule of law to… one. #Partygate twitter.com/DXWQC/status/1…
Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office. 15 year old tabby. Living with my fifth Prime Minister. Unofficial. A subpar odyssey.