Wendy Morton

I was a Conservative MP for the best part of ten years, and have been a political journalist for the better part of 20. But as the old song about the ...

[apparently](https://twitter.com/MattChorley/status/1582802116392800256) been in a meeting with Truss in the aftermath of the vote. [second](https://twitter.com/Steven_Swinford/status/1582808337170587648), that Graham Stuart, the Minister responding to the debate, indicated that it wasn’t – without Morton having been told… [first](https://twitter.com/Steven_Swinford/status/1582808337170587648), it was confirmed earlier today that yesterday afternoon’s vote on fracking would be treated by the whips as a vote of confidence in the Government…

A senior Tory MP has publicly announced he has submitted a letter of no confidence in Liz Truss's leadership as he savaged the Government over its ...

He told Sky News: “The people who are criticising the Prime Minister, and I get why people are frustrated, we look at poll numbers, of course it is disconcerting if you are a member of the Government. We will always work to protect the most vulnerable and that is what we did with the energy price guarantee. “I would no longer maintain a position as a chair of one of the select committees of the House. I am prepared to face the consequences of my decision." I wish she was staying and I very much hope the Prime Minister will feel able to bring Suella back in the new year." I hope it was worth it for the ministerial Red Box, I hope it was worth it to sit round the Cabinet table. His priority is protecting the most vulnerable people," according to a Government source. They said the plotters now have "nowhere to go". And reports of ugly scenes in the division lobby only add to a wider sense of chaos. "While it was not broadcast that word in any context is beneath the standards I set myself and I apologise unreservedly. "It is a pitiful reflection on the Conservative Parliamentary Party at every level." "But I think the most important thing is to make sure people in this country know they've got security."

I was a Conservative MP for the best part of ten years, and have been a political journalist for the better part of 20. But as the old song about the ...

[apparently](https://twitter.com/MattChorley/status/1582802116392800256) been in a meeting with Truss in the aftermath of the vote. [second](https://twitter.com/Steven_Swinford/status/1582808337170587648), that Graham Stuart, the Minister responding to the debate, indicated that it wasn’t – without Morton having been told… [first](https://twitter.com/Steven_Swinford/status/1582808337170587648), it was confirmed earlier today that this afternoon’s vote on fracking would be treated by the whips as a vote of confidence in the Government…

British Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Chief Whip) Wendy Morton walks at Downing Street in London, Britain October 17, 2022. REUTERS/John Sibley.

[The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.](https://www.thomsonreuters.com/en/about-us/trust-principles.html) LONDON, Oct 19 (Reuters) - British Conservative lawmaker Wendy Morton, who is the member of the government responsible for enforcing party discipline, has resigned, the Sun reported on Wednesday.

The chief whip and the deputy chief whip reportedly withdrawn their reported resignations, ITV News understands. | ITV National News.

The reported withdrawn resignations followed the resignation of Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who stepped down on Wednesday afternoon after sending "an official document from my personal email to a trusted parliamentary colleague." Deputy Speaker Dame Eleanor Laing replied: “She raises a point as to whether a member of the government has resigned. Earlier, Peston said that there was "total confusion" at No 10.

Morton was heard tendering her resignation in Parliament on Wednesday following a brutal fight to contain a parliamentary rebellion. Morton's deputy, Craig ...

Politicians have claimed Conservative MPs were being "manhandled" and bullied into voting with the government to oppose a ban,

Truss on Wednesday appointed Welwyn Hatfield MP Grant Shapps as the new Home Secretary after the departure of Suella Braverman earlier today. But Number 10 later stated that both remained in their posts. The turmoil continued on Wednesday as the now former home secretary Suella Braverman announced her shocked resignation and took aim at the PM in her departure letter.

Suella Braverman is likely to be replaced in Liz Truss's Cabinet by Grant Shapps, according to reports.

What she needs to do is like threading the eye of a needle with the lights off.” You oversaw the largest ever ceremonial policing operation, when thousands of officers were deployed from forces across the United Kingdom to ensure the safety of the Royal Family and all those who gathered in mourning for Her Late Majesty The Queen. It is important that the Ministerial Code is upheld, and that Cabinet confidentiality is respected. Mr Wragg said he has “lodged” a letter of no confidence in the Prime Minister with Sir Graham Brady. That’s why it’s a great honour to be appointed as Home Secretary today. He told reporters: “There is a very important job to do. On Tuesday, the Prime Minister’s official spokesman said he could not make “any commitments” on the pensions triple lock. “Thank you for your letter. People expect their Government to ensure there is security for them. Another MP present said: “He (Mr Hunt) has been demonstrating he has a really good grip on the issues and he is going to resolve it.” “I look forward to working with you in the future and wish you all the best.” Speaking outside the Home Office, the new Home Secretary Grant Schapps told reporters: “Obviously it has been a turbulent time for the Government.

Fracking vote descends into farce, but Jacob Rees-Mogg insists the Government is 'still functioning well'

Asked whether the Government "blinked" and U-turned on the confidence vote over fears of losing it, he told Sky News: "I don't think that's a fair way of looking at it. The greatest author in the world couldn't make it up." One furious MP said they felt the Government had deliberately tried to trick backbenchers into supporting it with the mix-up over whether the vote was a confidence matter. It was simply one of those unfortunate miscommunications that occasionally happens." [Therese Coffey](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/10/15/therese-coffey-admits-handing-antibiotics-friends/) was in the group. The group all moved forward with one member." The Prime Minister then left the lobby trailing behind Ms Morton, and in the chaos, did not manage to vote herself. At least one member was physically pulled through the door into the voting lobby. "There was a group including several Cabinet ministers who were basically shouting at them. Ms Truss was reportedly yelled at by rebel MPs as she went through the lobby. This is a confidence motion in the Government. But by Wednesday evening, the Government’s position appeared to have changed.

London [UK], October 20 (ANI): In yet another blow to UK Prime Minister Liz Truss after Home Secretary Suella Braverman on Wednesday tendered her ...

"The Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP @grantshapps has been appointed Secretary of State for the Home Department @ukhomeoffice," UK Prime Minister's office said in a tweet. Truss on Wednesday appointed Welwyn Hatfield MP Grant Shapps as the new Home Secretary after the departure of Suella Braverman earlier today. The turmoil continued on Wednesday as the now former home secretary Suella Braverman announced her shocked resignation and took aim at the PM in her departure letter.

MPs were warned they would lose the Tory whip if they didn't vote with the government. One MP who witnessed Morton walking past with the Prime Minister's PPS, ...

One MP who witnessed Morton walking past with the Prime Minister’s PPS, tells me: ‘She’s as mad as thunder and is saying ‘unbelievable’.’ Craig Whittaker has just come out of the lobby and said ‘I am fucking furious and I don’t give a fuck anymore.’ MPs were warned they would lose the Tory whip if they didn’t vote with the government. Wendy Morton has now left the post of chief whip after the government folded on the opposition day fracking vote being treated as a ‘confidence issue’.