Seventy-eight Tory MPs are quitting rather than standing, beating 1997’s record number
Michael Gove and Andrea Leadsom have joined the now record-breaking exodus of Conservative MPs from the Commons, with the former saying it was time for a “new generation” to lead the party.
Gove’s announcement in a letter tweeted on Friday evening had been anticipated by some given the strong Liberal Democrat challenge he faces in his Surrey Heath constituency, but adds to the sense of Tories fleeing in the face of a likely general election loss.
The rats are certainly jumping ship. I saw one, forget her name, is going because she's going to UAE or somewhere similar because her husband has picked up a cushy job.
Made an impact in every department he was in charge of, spent time crafting and implementing new policies which were usually successful.
Even Labour figures like Andy Burnham are on record as saying he is good at delivering results and he appreciated working with him on levelling up.
At the end of the day I have people I like and dislike on both sides of the chamber. It skews based on my political views but I feel I have to appreciate when someone is working hard.
I agree. I thought he was a snake after Brexit but since then, everyone I’ve heard his name he seems to be pushing through some new policy I agree with.