Tory ministers quit in droves

“It’s so telling of the state of the issue that two ministers quit on the same day and it only makes page eight.”
Following the resignations of ministers Robert Halfon and James Heappey, Times columnist Robert Crampton and policy editor at the i newspaper remark on how news of ministers quitting barely makes the front pages.
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[@Hail_To_The_King]

Help The Conservative Party Achieve ZERO SEATS

[@largesatsuma]

What is the point of the Tory party? Low taxes? Low immigration? Fiscal responsibility and efficiency? We've have none of that. We've had the exact opposite.

[@DarkFire515]

I think the one and only point of the current tory party is to divert the maximum amount of public money to members, friends and donors.

[@marksimons8861]

Staying in power and keeping their snouts in the trough.

[@soundssimple1]

Very well put. Sums everything up in one very succinct comment.

[@maria8809ttt]

I'm waiting for him to say, let them eat cake.

[@fenderek666]

Conserving inequality Keeping plebs in check

[@muirislandjim453]

Worst Government in living memory

[@dave710]

That is Blairs government, then Browns.

[@muirislandjim453]

@dave710 When we use dozens of performance indicators, this is by far, the worst Government in living memory

[@lindacurrie8817]

​@@dave710Not the case at all. Nothing like what we have now. No where close to the Tories demise of the UK.

[@helenlloyd6564]

Sorry got to disagree worst government in living memory nope. Worst government in all history. They certainly will be rembered as the most inept.

[@marktolman1465]

Lol at you people. Can’t even see past a fake democracy that is tasked with making everything worse forever. They are all working together, against you. puppets of the elite.

[@helenlloyd6564]

Many have resigned. About time Risky Sunak resigned.

[@gullygullible9774]

Well said

[@willc1294]

Not till he gets that deal for his inlaws!

[@zimri-lim8254]

@@gullygullible9774 Nah, let him stay in, he's completely clueless and inept. The cosplay PM.

[@gullygullible9774]

@zimri-lim8254 Nah bro he ain't inept he be a complete Cxxx don't underestimate people like him 1.5 million children are hungry in England he doesn't care I does

[@zimri-lim8254]

@@gullygullible9774 He is inept. That's why it's best he stays as tory leader, he's a massive electoral weakness for them. If he is replaced there's a chance the new tory leader might be more effective and therefore more difficult for Labour to defeat in the GE. OIbviously he's a c*** he's a tory that goes without saying.

[@lokischildren7862]

With all the Tory MPs needing New jobs thay can pick vegetables in the fields

[@andydudley1775]

cant trust them to pick fruit sorry

[@paulbird3235]

NO!. they only pick brown envelopes.

[@seanhaywood4597]

or they could be employed to fill in the potholes

[@paulbird3235]

The only thing they are capable of "filling in" is their expense's form!.@@seanhaywood4597

[@bardsamok9221]

Dude these Tories are rich, that's why the policies especially benefit the mega rich not the workers. They will finish their lives in the Bahamas

[@seanashmore8785]

Why didn't the media get on the Torie's backs on all of these issues before now???????????

[@31Blaize]

I think we all know the answer to that...

[@piccalillipit9211]

@@31Blaizeexatly

[@RobBCactive]

Because the Tories were obeying the press barons' orders .. you had to read the Guardian to have any idea about 🤡 Bojo's 🤡 drunken trip to the Lebedev's after a NATO meeting during the Novichok crisis

[@TimComley]

Spell check pal

[@cliver7596]

Because they are all complicate in the destruction of the UK

[@greebo6549]

Conservative Party sinking faster than a migrant boat

[@lindacurrie8817]

Yes Tories have no paddle just a bucket load of twaddle.

[@richardruff8712]

Hooray !!! ... Exciting, isn't it ?

[@RickPeake01]

Lets be fair... the tory party should be outlawed... and rules should be introduced to ban every one of them from British politics

[@googleisshittoss]

And Liebour..a Vote for them is a vote for insanity

[@richardruff8712]

Do I hear the ' T ' word again ? .... No, not the Tories... More like ' Traitors '...

[@FootofPork]

they're jumping ship like rats.

[@PeaceAndLove303]

Yes there joining Reform UK the little Conservative Party that will be the same as what we have now.

[@jeanlockley2911]

​@@PeaceAndLove303You mean Labour don't you!have you looked up Reforms policies?and di Labour oppose anything the Tories have done?No just sat on the fence!both Tories and Labour are the same!as a lifelong Labour voter I am now voting!anyone voting Labour or Conservatives are complicit in destroying the UK!

[@johnheckles8239]

@@jeanlockley2911voting reform is like saying “I don’t like coke or Pepsi.. So.. I’m guna drink my own pi… 💦” They ARE the Tories.. You think their manifesto means anything? What did UKIP do with all their votes?? That’s right.. They gave them to the Tories! I’m not saying Labour are any better but my god open your eyes to what’s happening.. You’re being played like a fiddle 🤦🏻‍♂️😒

[@bardsamok9221]

​@@jeanlockley2911You've obviously never seen prime ministers questions or have the slightest understanding of how UK parliament works. Go back to Russia you troll

[@richardruff8712]

@@jeanlockley2911 Yes, they have all been traitors for the past 50 years...

[@stephenhodgson3506]

If/when Labour are elected the first thing they need to do within a month of taking power is to have a broadcast and tell the British public just how bad things really are. If they don't right wing media and the Tories will start to blame Labour for their mess. The British public deserve something the Tories haven't even attempted to tell us THE TRUTH.

[@lindacurrie8817]

Yes that is what Labour Starmer should do day after election a media broadcast to explain what he has to deal with the humongous Tories mess and that it will require two terms. Starmer will then take the citizens with him. On doing that the Tories will find it difficult to twist first term as all Labours fault when know full well Labour will be sorting out their humongous mess. Need to keep Tories out for a generation. As for Reform are sheep in wolves clothing all Tories.

[@CSW76]

Get these unelected squatters out and call the election

[@malcky630]

They are all elected.

[@melgrant7404]

​@@malcky630just not by the public.

[@CSW76]

@@malcky630 Wrong

[@jcvastgoed1490]

It seems the Tories are playing you British people yet again . Who’s going to pay for all these pensions ? You are.

[@joginns778]

The same people who are paying for the illegal migrants and so called asylum seekers, the British tax payers, definitely not the government,

[@George57]

And your point is.

[@taefravis]

That the Tories are all evil, every single one of them.@@George57

[@TimComley]

What a pathetic comment

[@raylexa]

They should lose their MP's pension from the time they leave their position

[@sadie376]

Resigning won't save them from the coming trials...

[@tapaarn5863]

Fun to see the PM climbing into his booster seat 😂😂

[@dixie3058]

😂😂😂

[@pennymcneela7095]

😂😂😂.

[@paulsaunders6536]

Wearing his pedal pushers.

[@melgrant7404]

He might bump his backside on the kerb. 😂

[@Needlesse]

Zero seats

[@malcolmmitchell6529]

From 85 only tories.

[@TimComley]

Zero sense

[@BusstterNutt]

Why is white-collar crime unreported.....?

[@gdutfulkbhh7537]

Because most of it's been made legal.

[@a.demifemiflapo5795]

They make them go away.

[@LordBillington42]

White collar criminals can afford lawyers and will pursue libel/defamation cases. And as the other commenter above says, a lot of white collar crime is technically legal and very difficult to prove/prosecute.

[@user-xq3lv3pd2h]

Because most of the people doing it are Tory MPs

[@bardsamok9221]

Because millionaire Tories own the tabloids and the news media

[@alantheinquirer7658]

Jumping out before they are pushed out.

[@telebubba5527]

I sincerely thought this was about Tories quitting in droves. Not a nonsensical, disingenuous rant about Labour!

[@monged4life442]

It's Matt Chorley, it must be written into his contract that he must attack Labour on air every 10 minutes regardless of the topic.

[@1inchPunchBowl]

Because your boss, the twisted little Murdoch goblin told them to.

[@scottwalkerjnr]

So Matt "Tory Boy" Chorley lists a whole load of things wrong with the country currently and then all three tory voices instantly attack Labour... 😅 #ToryClientMedia

[@piccalillipit9211]

they make you puke dont they

[@monged4life442]

They cannot help themselves can they? "The entire country is in an utter shambles after 14 years of Tory rule and LABOUR HAVE DONE NOTHING TO FIX IT!!!!"

[@andyb.5268]

What a load of sweaties. So anti labour yet look at the tory mess.

[@BusstterNutt]

Gin traps down around the grounds Trip wires out in the wood Don't you worry, I'm alright, Jack We've never had it so good

[@tt-ew7rx]

I read the resignation letters wow the cringe factor. The Gandalf quote is especially out of this world.

[@Hascienda27]

I'm not even surprised

[@sasserine]

Got me intrigued, now, what it was. Was it a variation on 'Not all is gold that glitters, not all who wander are lost.'? Or perhaps, 'Fool of a Took! Throw yourself in the well, next time!'

[@tt-ew7rx]

@@sasserine Strap yourself to something secure: ”I am with you at the present… but soon I shall not be. I am not coming to the Shire… my time is over: it is no longer my task to set things to rights, nor to help folk to do so. And as for you, my dear friends, you will need no help… among the great you are, and I have no longer any fear at all for any of you." So glad this can be done copy and paste don't think I could type that...

[@east-saxon]

Completely bizarre resignation letter. I really think tory ministers inhabit a weird alternative reality…..

[@ianfraser6161]

Time to scour the Shire.

[@andyash5675]

Why do they need a plan? There has been no manifesto or plan for at least five years. Boris had a Brexit mandate, but no-one thought he had a plan. They'll just wing it because they are super competent and they don't make mistakes.

[@sasserine]

I thought this discussion was supposed to be about the Tories, fighting like rats in a sack? Not an excuse for digs at Labour. Let's get those Leveson recommendations imposed on this shower of Tory apologists, asap.

[@allip4226]

The Tory client media can't help themselves. When in doubt, whatabout!

[@lonestardavid]

Rats leaving the sinking ship.

[@richardruff8712]

Looks like they are jumping onto the Iceberg...

[@lonestardavid]

Why are they jumping onto Liz Truss. @@richardruff8712

[@StyledObject]

Why would labour announce policies before the manifestos after the Tories trying to salt the earth with the non dom tax policy?

[@martinlee465]

"Life is like a Tory backbencher, ya never know what you're gonna get" Fair bet we do know.

[@louiscryblood.1494]

The centre can not hold if there was a centre at all. Kingdoms rise and fall and this for Britain is quite a fall 😮😮

[@0151gazza]

BYE, BYE, risky, NOT LONG NOW LAD, GET YOUR CASES PACKED. 🤣 😂 🤣.

[@emmanuelofori4205]

Are you all stooges of the Tories?

[@MattHarropActor]

They are

[@stevedavidson666]

Who? The Times? Nah, never...🙄

[@marcokite]

Are you a stooge of Labour?

[@RJAH355]

So they quit and yet they still get paid there ridiculous amount of tax payers money. Got to be the best job in the world.

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

You forgot to mention immigration, both legal and illegal, Net Zero etc.

[@allip4226]

Give it a rest, no-one cares

[@charlespirate1]

“They were really good ministers”. No evidence or even criteria offered.

[@joesoy9185]

I do believe the herd is starting to move.

[@shawngrinter2747]

It would be better to specify that stuff that is working properly. It’s a *really* short list….

[@Tolterodine]

The NHS, the Railways, the local public sedrvices, the police, the Border Control......need I go on?

[@tinakerr8163]

Well Fishy Rishi wanted to top job to syphon money off to his family, so that is working well for him.

[@SlowhandGreg]

You don't need more taxation on work you want equal taxation on wealth generated from wealth

[@illusion1361]

Norman wisdom Sunak

[@wickharr4416]

‘People won’t vote for salty porridge, they need some sugar too’ They voted for austerity over, and over again. The Tories have proved that actually people will vote against their interests, so long as you create a spectre or villain that’s ‘actually’ the one ruining the country.

[@timelwell7002]

Labour under Starmer and Reeves seem VERY unlikely to do what Clem Attlee did in 1945 (ie to implement massive reform and pursue a progressive agenda. One of the presenters said: *'We have a pensions system that we can't afford'* and *'We have a welfare system we can't afford.'* I disagree PROFOUNDLY with this statement. The UK COULD afford all these things *IF the large and multinational companies were to be PROPERLY taxed.* Economist and former (highly successful) Stock Market trader Gary Stevenson argues this very point (Gary's Economics, You Tube). The tax burden should NOT fall on low and medium wage earners, but principly upon large and multinational companies, and with some extra tax levied on the super-rich. The reality is that along with many of the world's leading economies, inequality is growing RAPIDLY whereby the super-rich major shareholders of large and multinational companies are becoming ever more obscenely rich at the expense not only of working class people, but of professional middle classes and indeed of governments themselves. Not that I would expect the journalists employed by either Viscount Rothermere or - as in this case Rupert Murdoch - to acknowledge this.

[@breamoreboy]

You're not suggesting the sort of model they use in places like Germany, where they fritter away taxes on wasteful things like doctors, nurses, hospital beds, high speed railway networks and state pensions?

[@timelwell7002]

@@breamoreboy Guilty as charged..!

[@williamthompson4389]

There certainly any good ones left. We need a General Election now.

[@andersman666]

Anything would be better than the clueless corrupt tories

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Anything? Even Labour or the Limp/Dems.

[@taefravis]

@@tooyoungtobeold8756 Last Labour government was FAR better! Debt was lower! Growth was higher! Immigrations and migrants etc were less! NHS was the best in the world! Food banks did not exist! Ambulance await times were 9 minutes not 9 hours! NHS wait times for operations was 18 weeks not 18 months! Child poverty cut in half! Shall I go on? Tories are evil and corrupt and always have been!

[@a.demifemiflapo5795]

​@@tooyoungtobeold8756It's their turn to continue this carnage lol

[@user-lx6pk9os2d]

Unfortunately they replaced the clueless New Labour who, if you remember, also trashed the country, blew all our money and opened the immigration floodgates - all after launching a couple of illegal wars based on lies...

[@malcky630]

Oh nononono. Bad as they are.

[@keithbuckley3220]

Not elected PM and has little idea how to run the country.

[@marcokite]

No Prime Minister is EVER elected, there has NEVER been an 'elected' PM.

[@biddyboy1570]

Feels like 2010 all over again

[@jane9875]

who does the brits would moan whoever was in charge

[@richardruff8712]

I cannot think of anyone more suitable to be a MP and PM... We all think that the entire 650 are about as much use as a chocolate Kettle !

[@Templeborough]

Our MP for Erewash will take any Frankenstein job offered. She was minister for vaccines, which says it all!

[@anonUK]

Gotta look after that CV! You never know when you might need it, particularly if you're a "Red Wall" Tory MP!

[@markmac9515]

Loads of tories around, just look at Starmer and his Thatcher loving mates.

[@kindmulberry7196]

What?

[@michaelwells6797]

Slowly the swamp empties. Can we look forward to Sunak and his cronies making their way,in a small boat,to that safe haven Rwanda.

[@chrispigott6913]

It seems most MPs have second jobs and investments so they always land on their feet.

[@ianfraser6161]

Tax wealth

[@malcolmstockbridge2569]

Wouldnt even scratch the surface Im afraid.

[@dukwdriver2909]

Who wants to be a Tory candidate and risk losing their deposit at the General Election?

[@user-sd3ik9rt6d]

Decay is putting it nicely.

[@Peepsuk1234]

I would imagine the Labour Party will deliver its manifesto when the election is called. I can’t see why they need to do it now to please a bunch of pundits

[@danielw.2442]

So based on the actual legislative work happening at Westminster the UK must really be a place of honey and milk right now :D

[@sanchez16]

Tories hit all time low when seagullis is the only one to take 30p Lee's job 😂

[@PaulinePalmer-fg5qc123a]

Doesn't this tell Sunak something?

[@richardruff8712]

But do they want to hear the truth ?... A bit like the Fuhrer Bunker in Berlin, at the end... They refuse to accept the truth...

[@Baschn66]

There is no shortage of corrupt politicians as replacements.

[@MrGsmiths]

who is the tailor that makes these small persons suits hope they are half the cost of a full size man,

[@Thebearmre7]

Is this Tory fm?

[@paulwright9106]

WHY are they showing doing CPR , on a BED !!!! THEY DO NOT DO CPR FROM A BED , ALWAYS ON A SOLID SURFACE - FLOOR !!!!!

[@UKsoldier45]

Be careful what you wish for!!

[@dextercool]

Are the cameras motion-activated? Why are the camera shots often random, sometimes focusing on non-participants? Baffling....

[@ninetagiortzi5715]

The one who is available for you is the funny clown.

[@ArodWinterbornSteed]

Well, I like salt in my podge.

[@adampowell5376]

This does not yet look like a Johnson moment.

[@susanparkauntiesuze5447]

Why don’t they tell the truth, at least the people would have a bit more respect for them.

[@metomelardyazz1933]

When did any politician tell the truth.

[@richardruff8712]

@@metomelardyazz1933 Yes, precisely... These failure MP's are trained in the fine art of telling lies...

[@martinsampson1824]

They've ignored the electorate now they will pay. Reform is the way forward

[@rogermoore5761]

We need a General Election urgently.

[@PassiveAgressive319]

Government in decay is a perfect summation

[@iandhr1]

It is a Yes Minister episode.

[@seanjxmes]

Only matter of time he steps down then a general election called.

[@trevorsmith5597]

Take control of immigration,both legal and illegal

[@jillyanddavedave280]

Sunak will go down with his tory ship saying i will stop the dingys

[@daveross-lq5nv]

Spineless worm will milk us till the end.

[@ronstriebig2749]

Please turn thf lights off

[@Landylala]

The lot need to go every single party is not for the people. They are out for what they get for themselves and their cronys. Scrap the system we have and start again. Cos it's a waste of everyones money. We need people like Martin Lewis, Bank of Dave, Lord Sugar to have them dealing with money side of it at least, someone that has a feel for what is happening in the real world.

[@hyperbole6529]

In reality, we never got rid of Blair. All we got were copycats, and the Conservative party needs to be striped of the word Conservative

[@774Rob]

Heir to Blair indeed.

[@anthonyclegg1511]

They are all millionaires, it's no big deal. They wont be going to the food bank any time soon.

[@user-hg3uu2oh3y]

He needs go back to school and do his maths The Gate men

[@leebex100]

There's more quit now than did under Johnson.

[@user-gt7jp4xk8p]

There is enough money for public services it’s just being wasted boy would I like to get in there and make it more efficient

[@oldschool3670]

Rayner was right they're all the s word you can't say about vile tories

[@vikinghex]

the sad part of this it's our lives that they are messing with shouldn't they be digging their heels in to put things right instead of just quitting us what a bunch of losers so sad shame on them very selfish

[@johnheckles8239]

Rats fleeing the sinking ship right? 🤣

[@bongerworld]

Most of them weren't tories in the first place. Good riddance to the wimps.

[@DavidC-fk2wg]

I’m probably on my own but I’ve always thought it was nuts that MPs and ministers are the same people.

[@Slumberesque]

What alternative would you rather have?

[@TimComley]

Can see your point

[@cupguin]

​@@Slumberesque Civil servants? Experts from the field? Have appointments that are picked by select committees? Currently you don't need to know anything or have any relevant experience to be in charge of immigration or housing or defence. You can be a landlord who owns multiple rentals and be in charge of deciding how you personally should be taxed. Why shouldn't teachers who know the challenges facing schools be put in charge of education instead of a privately educated MP who's only real skill is inheriting wealth and being able to campaign effectively for a safe seat? Yes they won't necessarily be good at public speaking but their priority would be the job not Westminster infighting and fundraising for their campaigns.

[@DavidC-fk2wg]

@@Slumberesque Ministers appointed by the PM . Have their appointment ratified by the house perhaps. Change the rules so they can take the stand in the commons if needs be or just have more grillings be select committees. Would have the advantage of a) being able to pick from the best people in the country to perform the role. b) allow MPs and ministers to focus exclusively on their primary roles c) stop the insanity of reshuffles where ministries are seen as a career ladder for ambitious MPs rather than departments designed to solve problems.

[@adrianm.2043]

The Peel Convention dictates ministers be recruited from the House of Commons or the House of Lords which basically means the minister has to be in government, a Minister has to be authorised by the King on recommendation of the prime minister. Very occasionally this convention is broken for short periods for various reasons including continuity when a minister loses his seat as MP or a special requirement is identified, in that case the minister may be granted a peerage. Most ministers are from the House of Commons and so are elected MPs.

[@tomthumb2361]

I'd quit in droves were I a Tory MP.

[@catherinemartin6258]

No body wants the Tory’s .

[@intunewithcars9484]

sunak not cons...with the right leader there strong

[@philstabler6650]

Wait the last time i voted Labour was 2015, never again under comrade corbyn, know 2024 , im voting labour again.

[@intunewithcars9484]

@@philstabler6650 voting labour is a vote for islam remember that phil

[@1inchPunchBowl]

@@intunewithcars9484 🤣😂

[@jeanlockley2911]

​@@intunewithcars9484Exactly!only people with sense,can see that!Labour will finish what's left of our Country!lifelong Labour voter!never again!I will be voting Reform!

[@rosemariebrautigam-smith9630]

Ha ha 😂😂 its his own fault 😂😂

[@johnyoull9831]

Sunak and his tories are finished he looks a sad figure with the end in site..

[@alundavies1016]

Droves is not the correct group noun for Tory Ministers. The correct group noun is “a numpty of Tory Ministers”

[@GrooveTasticThang]

So the answer is more tax ?What we are seeing is the end point of endless progressive taxation policies from an entire generation of politicians ( of all persuasions), runerging aroundwith stealth taxes etc. The ‘let’s redistribute’ mantra has resulted in a stagnant economy that has failed to grow and deliver opportunities ( and revenue) . Add this to a total hands off industrial policy ( or lack of) and being beholden to the city of London’s shorterism is it any wonder we can’t afford the going rate for NHS staff or even pothole free roads. Let’s not even face our military preparedness. You can’t keep shuffling money from the middle class to your pet projects and expect growth. Strategy for investment, education, planning, seed capital, this is what builds a Singapore or South Korea.

[@jeremymanson1781]

Labour say the tax burden is at a historic high. However I don't see why that should stop them from reducing the burden on those paid up to say £40k and progressively increasing tax on those earning say over £80k and upwards. Under Thatcher the better off were paying up to 60 percent

[@GrooveTasticThang]

Currently the better off are paying 63% over £100k and 45% above £125k. Crocodile tears I’m sure,but with ‘tax the Rich’ ( the actual Rich are offshore or paid in dividends) is just a distraction- average wages in the uk have stagnated and the only way to get money into working poor is via working tax credits and upping the personal allowance taking them out of tax burden. The politicians are quite happy to play frozen thresholds as £50k is ‘Rich’- I’m afraid it’s not on a global basis. The European/ scandi higher tax is distributed more evenly because people are paid more not kept poor.

[@rosemariebrautigam-smith9630]

Need labout to start resigning now 😂hope they go to Reform

[@michaelwilliams3232]

Tax the bloody rich!! Quite simple. Tax wealth and property instead of working people.

[@markwhite7058]

Been tried before and the tax exiles left taking thier factories and jobs with them. Why would any successful person stay

[@michaelwilliams3232]

@@markwhite7058 Fact free comment?

[@BernardRangel]

Sunak left holding his Limp Willie in his hand 😂😂😂

[@FDCAFOK]

This is a long time coming.

[@user-hg3uu2oh3y]

Well done Norman

[@joancooley1387]

Sunak Refuses to wear a Hearing Aid. Says it wouldn’t be compatible with his ‘Image’.

[@googleisshittoss]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha...REFORM UK

[@zimri-lim8254]

Hold on, with the country in a much worse mess than when Labour left and handed over in 2010, why can't SKS say "Things are bad you'll just have to deal with it" like DC when he brought in austerity. How come Labour can't blame the mess they inherited on the tories, but it's perfectly acceptable for the cons to blame the last Labour govt for a decade afterwards? Double standards from the Times...

[@speciallion1135]

Hey! Don’t worry, we’ll be handing over all responsibility to world economic forum.

[@reedchrisj]

Panic over, a spider has been found in the bath in No10

[@robduncan599]

Well it's a good job Brexit is going swimmingly, right ? As for ' nobody is going to vote for salty porridge ' ? Actually porridge is made with salt ! Putting sugar in porridge makes pudding, that is not porridge!