I am currently receiving high levels of emails concerning the the Conservative Party leadership. I am listening to the views of constituents as well as having discussions with my local association members and colleagues in the House of Commons.
So many of us have made extraordinary personal sacrifices throughout the pandemic. We followed the rules to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities. I know for many people, it is deeply upsetting to think that those in Downing Street, who set the rules, did not follow them.
The Prime Minister, in comments to the House of Commons, has accepted that there were things that they did not get right and has taken responsibility for this. He has offered his heartfelt apologies.
I welcome the ongoing investigations both by Sue Gray, second permanent secretary at the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, and The Met Police. The Government has been clear that if wrongdoing is established, then appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. I await the outcome of both investigations.