For 12 months there is no right to a new motion of censure – The party has officially expressed its confidence in the Prime Minister, the statement said
By Thanasis Gavos
Boris Johnson remains at the helm of the Conservative Party and the British government, having prevailed in the intra-party vote of confidence process.
211 members of the Conservative Party gave their confidence in the Prime Minister58.8% of the total, while 148 deputies voted against him, 41.2%
The result of the two-hour vote was announced by the head of the 1922 Commission, the competent party organ, Sir Graham Brady. “The party has confidence in the Prime Minister,” said Sir Graham.
According to Conservative party statutes, leader can not be re-indicted for 12 months. The number of guerrillas, however, is estimated to be too large for Mr Johnson to feel completely safe in his position.
It is noted that the predecessor of Theresa May had won the same process in December 2018 with 63% of the votes of its deputies, a higher percentage than Mr. Johnson, but was forced to resign six months later.
Earlier, o British Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party tried to convince his deputies to support him, saying according to information that it is time for the party to stop “umbilical cord”.
Prior to the meeting with the party MPs, he had addressed a letter to everyone.
“I ask you to support me tonight “I know how much we can achieve together,” Johnson said in a letter.
He cited his government’s successes, including resolving the Brexit crisis, establishing a new EU-friendly relationship, developing the world’s first approved pandemic vaccine, and supporting its first mass vaccination program. economy and low unemployment, as well as direct support to Ukraine.
He also promised to reduce government operating costs and further alleviate the burden of living costs for businesses and citizens.
“We can put an end to our favorite media obsession. “We can continue our work without the noise,” Boris Johnson added in a letter to Torres MPs.
However, when asked about his participation in farewell events on Downing Street for associates in the midst of a pandemic, events that were the subject of a police investigation into the partygate, Mr. Johnson he allegedly said he would do it again.
