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In the latest blow to Theresa May's already unstable conservative government, an MP has written a letter of no confidence to the already pilloried leader.
Philip Johnson, MP for Shipley, today submitted a letter of no-confidence in Theresa May saying that her Chequers plan for Brexit is 'unacceptable' and failure to deliver Brexit would result in Corbyn as prime minister.
According to the Yorkshire Post, Mr Davies' letter said:
Politics is all about trust and once it is lost it is impossible to win back. Many people have told me that as a result of this they have lost trust in the PM to properly and fully deliver the referendum result.
It is with much sadness that I have to say that have also lost trust in her to deliver the referendum result too.Therefore I have reluctantly come to the conclusion that I have no alternative but to send a letter to the chairman of the 1922 Committee asking him for a vote of no confidence in the prime minister.
His letter of no confidence has further shaken the crumbling foundations of May's government, and it could trigger a leadership contest.
Since the letter has been submitted, many have taken to social media to express their bemusement at the resignation, as well as their dislike of Mr Davies due to his voting history, which includes attempting to block an anti-domestic violence bill.
Some have reacted in a tongue in cheek manner.
@SkyNewsBreak I'm no fan of Theresa May, but sending Philip Davies along to hand in the letter of no confidence is… https://t.co/0NV9GxZosh— Martin Baker (@Martin Baker) 1531995878
Drafting my letter of no confidence in Philip Davies.— Ken Clarke (@Ken Clarke) 1532004454
Many highlighted his history of voting in a way that damages women.
I don’t have confidence in @theresa_may but always recognised she inherited an intractable problem & ungovernable p… https://t.co/uV1tYDNDfu— Catherine Mayer (@Catherine Mayer) 1531999788
Others focused on the important questions.
URGENT QUESTION: Is male MP Philip Davies beach body ready?— manwhohasitall (@manwhohasitall) 1532008939
Yikes - some got personal.
I have only just realised that vile reactionary Philip Davies & lying Esther McVey are an item.— Mike Hind (@Mike Hind) 1532007022
Ewwww Esther McVey and Philip Davies. They really do deserve each other.— greg (@greg) 1532007027
Others noted that politics is moving fast these days.
Politics moves fast these days. Here's Philip Davies' election leaflet from last year: "Standing with Theresa May". https://t.co/geQYRLim6P— Arj Singh (@Arj Singh) 1532006655
Bloody hell, I can’t even go out for coffee for a couple of hours without UK politics becoming even more anarchic w… https://t.co/LSe7c9crdF— Jane McCallion (@Jane McCallion) 1532010945
Some were disappointed by why his name had been trending.
Saw Philip Davies trending and thought that he might have resigned, or at least fallen down a well. But no. What a shame.— Bob (@Bob) 1532006525
Philip Davies 'trending'. [Checks] Today is full of disappointments.— Justin Lewis (@Justin Lewis) 1531997878
nothing more disappointing than philip davies trending because he still has a job— HOOKWORMS (@HOOKWORMS) 1532006707
Then things got nasty.
Philip Davies submitting a letter of no confidence in Theresa May is like herpes telling syphilis it's not toxic enough 🤷🏽♂️— Extreme reactions demand attention even if false (@Extreme reactions demand attention even if false) 1531999131
Philip Davies MP, upon discovering that he's not had any attention recently, submits a letter of no confidence in t… https://t.co/TStOY5GKsc— Mic Wright (@Mic Wright) 1532009759
Finally, the Harry Potter references got involved.
If Philip Davies attended Hogwarts, he'd be rejected from Slytherin for being just too slimy.— Mic Wright (@Mic Wright) 1532009938
Whatever your take, this certainly isn't good news for Theresa May.
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