The Liberal Democrats are also calling for Parliament to be recalled immediately so MPs can hold a vote of no confidence in Boris Johnson as Prime Minister, following the revelation that both he and Rishi Sunak are to be fined over lockdown-breaking parties at Number 10.
Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for South West Surrey, Paul Follows, said:
“The Conservative MP for our area cannot hide behind lame excuses any longer. It is time for Jeremy Hunt to sack Boris Johnson. No more ifs or buts.
“Whilst residents in Farnham, Godalming, Haslemere and all our villages made heartbreaking sacrifices during lockdowns, Boris Johnson and his team were partying in Downing Street.
“We all have painful memories of that lockdown, from not being able to see dying relatives, to being separated for months on end from our friends and family.
“How on earth can Conservative MPs keep supporting a law-breaking Prime Minister and Chancellor? Our country needs leadership right now, not a Government in chaos.”
Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Ed Davey, said:
“The country cannot have criminals and liars leading our Government, especially at a time of national and international crisis.
“Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak took the country’s sacrifices for granted, while they broke the law to party in Downing Street. They are not fit to hold office. If they had a shred of decency, they would resign.
“Parliament should be recalled immediately so that MPs can hold a vote of no confidence. Conservative MPs must do their patriotic duty and kick these criminals out of Government once and for all.”
Waverley Liberal Democrats are delighted to announce that they have reselected local campaigner and leader of Waverley Borough Council, Paul Follows, to be the prospective Lib Dem candidate for South West Surrey at the next general election.
Paul Follows, Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesperson for South West Surrey, calls on Conservative MP Jeremy Hunt to sack Boris Johnson.
