The resignation of Liz Truss as Prime Minister was the right one. Her position since the mini budget had become increasingly untenable.
She had lost a Chancellor and a Home Secretary, the confidence of the parliamentary party and consequentially her authority had ebbed away.
Rishi Sunak had my support to be leader over the summer because I feared Liz’s approach to the economy would lead to what did happen.
I am very frustrated and angry about it, especially for those who have been affected in Hertford and Stortford by rising interest rates and the falling value of the pound. I submitted a letter of my no confidence in her leadership on 17th October.
The party now needs to unite around a leader and go back to our manifesto pledges and deliver on them. These are very challenging times for the whole world at the moment. A steady hand and good financial management are the keys to laying the foundations for growth and wealth.
Support for those really struggling due to the cost of living is key too. Since the pandemic, this government has implemented substantial support with policies like furlough and help with energy prices.
There is much to do for us to regain the trust of the country following what has happened. I believe we can. I look forward to a new leader focused on driving forward Conservative policies and leading us until the next general election.