Prime minister criticises Tory MP who said she was quitting but is yet to formally tender her resignation

Nadine Dorries is failing to represent her constituents, Rishi Sunak has said in a rare attack on his senior Conservative colleague, who has refused to formally resign despite announcing her intention to do so almost two months ago.

The prime minister criticised the former culture secretary, who has not spoken in the Commons for more than 12 months, saying “people deserve to have an MP that represents them”.

Continue reading…

You May Also Like

Celtic v Rangers: Scottish Premiership – live!

Old Firm derby updates from Celtic Park, kick-off 12.30pm BST Lennon confident…

Joe Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed last month, White House says

President’s doctor Kevin O’Connor says basal cell carcinoma was removed from chest…

Bill O’Neill: The Amazing Banana Brothers review – a bunch of brilliant gags

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghPlumbing the realms of the unexpected, O’Neill plays both parts…