Westminster ‘horror show’ slammed by MP

DWYFOR Meirionnydd’s MP said Wales deserved better than the current “Westminster horror show” after rebel Tory MPs failed to oust PM Boris Johnson on Monday.

Responding to the Conservative vote of confidence by 211 votes to 148, Plaid Cymru’s Westminster leader, Liz Saville Roberts M (pictured above) said: “Boris Johnson stays in post, but his authority as Prime Minister has already been shredded by this tired and threadbare victory.

“It speaks volumes that not one Welsh Tory MP openly called for Boris Johnson to resign. They must reflect tonight on whether it is respect for their constituents or fear of the Tory whips that drives them.

“A toxic Tory civil war will now continue to pollute our politics. Wales can do so much better than this Westminster horror show.”

One of those Welsh Conservative MPs, Ynys Môn’s Virginia Crosbie, instead called for backing for Boris Johnson following the vote.

In a statement released yesterday morning, Mrs Crosbie said: The Prime Minister won the confidence vote last night and now it’s time to get behind him and work to tackle the challenges this country faces at home and abroad.

“Boris Johnson is a fervent supporter of new nuclear power and I see this as my priority – spades in the ground for a new nuclear power station at Wylfa and all that means on this island. All that really interests me is what is best for my constituents.

“This government headed by this Prime Minister is committed to doing just that in places like Ynys Môn long ignored by other political parties. It’s time to get on with the job.”