No confidence: How Tory MPs plan to vote on May’s future

The number of MPs who have declared themselves either in support of or against the leadership of Prime Minister Theresa May is growing. Here's who has said what so far.

A vote of no confidence was triggered this morning, after more than 48 MPs sent in letters to Sir Graham Brady who controls the process. The ballot will be held between 6pm and 8pm tonight to decide May's fate.

Based on what Tory MPs have said today, and those who have submitted letters of no confidence in the Prime Minister since the summer, there are now at least 136 MPs in support of Theresa May and 30 against. May requires at least 158 votes to win the contest.

Spread betting firm Sporting Index has said bookmakers are expecting May receive the backing of 211 Tory MPs this evening. Additionally, traders have predicted 104 MPs will vote against her leadership.

It should be noted that today's vote will be a secret ballot, meaning public declarations of support should be taken with a pinch of scepticism.

In support

Foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt said he would vote for the Prime Minister, labelling the vote as "the last thing the country needs":

I am backing @theresa_may tonight. Being PM most difficult job imaginable right now and the last thing the country needs is a damaging and long leadership contest. Brexit was never going to be easy but she is the best person to make sure we actually leave the EU on March 29

— Jeremy Hunt (@Jeremy_Hunt) December 12, 2018

Work and pensions minister and former home secretary Amber Rudd:

The PM has my full support. At this critical time we need to support and work with the PM to deliver on leaving the EU, & our domestic agenda – ambitious for improvements to peoples lives & to build on growth of wages & jobs.

— Amber Rudd MP (@AmberRuddHR) December 12, 2018

Leader of the House of Commons and cabinet member Andrea Leadsom, colloquially known as part of the so-called Pizza Club which was said to have worked on amendments to May's Brexit deal:

Vital to support @theresa_may today. She is working hard in the interest of the U.K. to get a good Brexit deal and she has my full support.

— Andrea Leadsom MP (@andrealeadsom) December 12, 2018

Health secretary and former digital minister Matt Hancock:

Im voting for the Prime Minister tonight and urge all colleagues to do the same. We should all be focussed on coming together for the sake of the future of the country

— Matt Hancock (@MattHancock) December 12, 2018

Cabinet minister David Lidington:

@theresa_may has my full support. On the difficult & complex EU negotiations she has always put the national interest first.

— David Lidington (@DLidington) December 12, 2018

Business secretary Greg Clark:

I admire the grit and determination the Prime Minister has shown and I strongly support her. The last thing businesses across our country need at this crucial time is even more uncertainty. I hope all my colleagues will join me & back @theresa_may

— Greg Clark (@GregClarkMP) December 12, 2018

Brexiter MP and international trade secretary Liam Fox similarly supported the PM, adding the timing was "totally inappropriate":

I will support the Prime Minister @theresa_may tonight. This is a totally inappropriate time to have a contest. The country expects us to provide stability not damaging division.

— Dr Liam Fox MP (@LiamFox) December 12, 2018

Fellow Brexit-supporter and environment secretary Michael Gove – who allegedly joined Fox and Leadsom in the amendments effort:

I am backing the Prime Minister 100% – and I urge every Conservative MP to do the same. She is battling hard for our country and no one is better placed to ensure we deliver on the British peoples decision to leave the EU.

— Michael Gove (@michaelgove) December 12, 2018

The newest Brexit secretary Steve Barclay:

I fully support the PM. This is a crucial stage with weeks to go before we leave the EU. We need to back @theresa_may and deliver the referendum result. The PM is working in our national interest and this distraction risks damaging uncertainty.

— Steve Barclay MP (@SteveBarclay) December 12, 2018

Penny Mordaunt, international development secretary and fellow Pizza Club member:

The Prime Minister has my full support, not least because she has always done what she firmly believes is in the national interest. Our country needs us all to fight for a good deal and prepare for a no deal senario. All eyes and hands should be on that task.

— Penny Mordaunt MP (@PennyMordaunt) December 12, 2018

Chancellor of the exchequer Philip Hammond:

The Prime Minister has worked hard in the National interest since the day she took office and will have my full support in the vote tonight. Her deal means we leave the EU on time, whist protecting our jobs and our businesses.

— Philip Hammond (@PhilipHammondUK) December 12, 2018

Home secretary Sajid Javid added his support to May as the "best person" to ensure Brexit occurs on time:

The last thing our country needs right now is a Conservative Party leadership election. Will be seen as self-indulgent and wrong. PM has my full support and is best person to ensure we leave EU on 29 March

— Sajid Javid (@sajidjavid) December 12, 2018

Housing secretary James Brokenshire, who was the first cabinet minister to voice his support for May this morning:

Strongly support @theresa_may to continue as Leader of @Conservatives and Prime Minister. Now is not the time for this distraction and even more uncertainty. We need to get behind the Prime Minister in the best interests of our country.

— James Brokenshire (@JBrokenshire) December 12, 2018

Chief secretary to the Treasury Liz Truss:

I fully support the Prime Minister and believe it would be completely wrong to have a leadership election now. She is the right person to deliver Brexit and has shown herself to be strong and determined.

— Liz Truss (@trussliz) December 12, 2018

Defence secretary Gavin Williamson:

The Prime Minister has my full support. She works relentlessly hard for our country and is the best person to make sure we leave the EU on 29 March and continue to deliver our domestic agenda.

— Gavin Williamson MP (@GavinWilliamson) December 12, 2018

Justice minister Rory Stewart called the vote an "uneccessary distraction", adding he will be backing May this evening, while justice secretary David Gauke also cast doubt on the vote.

A leadership contest wd be an indulgent and unnecessary distraction – Ill be making this argument on 5 Live at 9:05 & making clear why I back the PM”

— Rory Stewart (@RoryStewartUK) December 12, 2018

Just about to appear on @BBCr4today. Theresa May will have my full support. Removing her would be self indulgent and irresponsible.

— David Gauke (@DavidGauke) December 12, 2018

Scottish secretary David Mundell:

PM has my full support. A leadership contest is the last thing we need. The public want us to sort #Brexit now!

— David Mundell (@DavidMundellDCT) December 12, 2018

Karen Bradley, who is the secretary for Northern Ireland, said on her Facebook page that she will be voting for May.

Attorney general Geoffrey Cox:

I shall be supporting the Prime Minister this evening. This is no time for the self indulgent spasm of a leadership election. Nothing fundamental will be altered by it. This is a time to show loyalty and discipline in supporting the PM in discharging the duties of government.

— Geoffrey Cox QC MP (@Geoffrey_Cox) December 12, 2018

Anna Soubry:

.@ OwenPaterson theres no technology to avoid #hardborder & new leader wldnt change reality of need for a back stop. Removing @theresa_may #PM at this most critical of times is grossly irresponsible. You & ERG should be ashamed of yourselves. Youre an embarrassment @BBCr4today

— Anna Soubry MP (@Anna_Soubry) December 12, 2018

Former digital minister and Didcot MP Ed Vaizey:

Email just arrived from Graham Brady, vote tonight on PMs leadership, between 6 and 8pm. I will be supporting the PM, we dont need a self indulgent leadership election at this time

— Ed Vaizey (@edvaizey) December 12, 2018

Transport minister of state Jesse Norman:

The PM has shown astonishing courage and resilience over many months in the most difficult possible circumstances. I will be supporting her without hesitation this evening. A leadership election would be utter folly.

— Jesse Norman (@Jesse_Norman) December 12, 2018

Transport secretary Chris Grayling, the final member of the so-called Pizza Club, has also backed May in a statement to Sky News.

Cabinet minister Chris Grayling supports PM, appeals to Brexiter backbenchers… pic.twitter.com/isY1U5UViB

— Faisal Islam (@faisalislam) December 12, 2018

Conservative party chairman Brandon Lewis told the broadcaster he would "absolutely" be supporting May tonight.

I fully back our Prime Minister. We have the right Leader of our Party, we have a duty to deliver for our country & I hope all my colleagues will join me & support @theresa_may to deliver for UK.

— Brandon Lewis (@BrandonLewis) December 12, 2018

Universities minister Chris Skidmore:

107 days until we leave the EU. The PM has worked unbelievably hard to deliver a deal that reflects the nature of the referendum result, she deserves immense credit and our support. Will be backing her completely. Those contemplating otherwise, just think how bad this looks

— Chris Skidmore (@CSkidmoreUK) December 12, 2018

Nick Boles:

Glad to say that I have the full support of my association chairman in denouncing this grossly irresponsible challenge to Theresa Mays leadership. As he says there is not a cat in hells chance of a new leader getting a better deal from Europe

— Nick Boles MP (@NickBoles) December 12, 2018

Paul Sutton:

I'll be supporting the PM today. The light at the tunnel that some people are seeing is a train coming fast the other way #focusonthecountry

— Paul Scully MP (@scullyp) December 12, 2018

Alec Shelbrooke:

Theresa May is working hard to deliver Brexit. This distraction is unhelpful and I will be supporting her in the vote tonight.

— Alec Shelbrooke MP (@AlecShelbrooke) December 12, 2018

Patrick McLoughlin:

I have every confidence in our Prime Minister and I will be supporting her tonight.

— Patrick McLoughlin (@Patrick4Dales) December 12, 2018

Foreign affairs minister Alan Duncan:

For the sake of country, Government and Party I urge all my fellow Conservative MPs to vote for Theresa May this evening. Changing the PM at this critical moment in history would be a massive mistake. Stick with her and lets see it through!

— Sir Alan Duncan MP (@AlanDuncanMP) December 12, 2018

Work and pensions minister Justin Tomlinson:

The PM has been relentless in seeking to deliver Brexit, with Parliamentary numbers stacked to try to frustrate, delay & block.
She has remained focused, determined & courteous throughout.
I will be 100% backing the PM

— Justin Tomlinson MP (@JustinTomlinson) December 12, 2018

Heidi Allen:

Utterly dismayed at the sheer indulgence being shown by some of my parliamentary colleagues at this time of National crisis. Quite why they think a change in leader is the right course of action is beyond me.

— Heidi Allen MP (@heidiallen75) December 12, 2018

Mark Spencer:

I will be supporting the Prime Minister tonight in the 1922 ballot. To indulge in a leadership contest now is completely wrong

— Mark Spencer (@Mark_Spencer) December 12, 2018

Luke Hall:

I will be supporting the Prime Minister. She is focusing on delivering Brexit and has a plan to leave the EU on 29 March. This is an unnecessary distraction and I look forward to @theresa_may refreshing her mandate later today

— Luke Hall MP (@LukeHall) December 12, 2018

Policing minister Nick Hurd:

I agree with this 100% . @theresa_may has my full support. https://t.co/wLldL1t61U

— Nick Hurd (@NickHurdUK) December 12, 2018

Steve Brine:

I will be supporting the Prime Minister in tonights confidence vote. This is about the national interest not personalities and naked ambition. Theresa May has the most difficult job imaginable and I think, whatever your view of Brexit, this is a time to stand together.

— Steve Brine MP (@BrineMP) December 12, 2018

Craig Whittaker:

On a day of complete madness by a minority of Conservative hardliners, I will be supporting our PM and will work tirelessly today to support her. @theresa_may

— Craig Whittaker MP (@CWhittakerMP) December 12, 2018

Alan Mak:

Prime Minister @Theresa_May has my support and I will be voting for her tonight at this crucial period for our country.

— Alan Mak MP (@AlanMakMP) December 12, 2018

Armed forces minister Mark Lancaster:

I will be backing @theresa_may tonight. The last thing the country needs ahead of our departure from the EU on the 29th March is a long leadership contest.

— Mark Lancaster MP (@MarkLancasterMK) December 12, 2018

Mary Robinson:

For the avoidance of doubt, I will be supporting the PM tonight. We are less than four months away from leaving the EU and our country requires certainty. This is the UKs future, more important than one Party.

— Mary Robinson MP (@MaryRobinson01) December 12, 2018

Caroline Spelman:

Im very disappointed that at this hugely significant time in our nations history some of my colleagues have seen fit to trigger a confidence vote in @theresa_may. Mrs May has made a supreme effort to deliver on the referendum result. I will continue to support her.

— Dame Caroline Spelman MP (@spelmanc) December 12, 2018

Bim Afolami:

As will I. https://t.co/hycmLFwWX4

— Bim Afolami MP (@BimAfolami) December 12, 2018

Matt Warman:

Tonight Ill vote to support Theresa May, the most steadfast, resilient Prime Minister – today the country deserves better than a self-involved Conservative Party

— Matt Warman MP (@mattwarman) December 12, 2018

Welsh secretary of state Alun Cairns:

I am giving my full support to @theresa_may who has always put the national interest first. We need to honour the outcome of the referendum and support the PM to deliver Brexit on 29 March 2019.

— Alun Cairns (@AlunCairns) December 12, 2018

Brexit minister Robin Walker:

Totally agree https://t.co/mmYU0KjhAV

— Robin Walker MP (@WalkerWorcester) December 12, 2018

Education secretary Damian Hinds:

Lets all get behind @Theresa_May to complete the job on brexit and keep on delivering on jobs & growth and tackling injustices. A leadership challenge does nothing to secure brexit, and is the last thing our country, or the party, needs at this critical time.

— Damian Hinds (@DamianHinds) December 12, 2018

Sarah Wollaston:

Im not voting for more chaos in the midst of a constitutional crisis.
I will be voting for the PM to stay in place. We dont need a new leader but we do need the leader we have to acknowledge the Parliamentary gridlock & remove her red lines to a #Peoplesvote

— Sarah Wollaston MP (@sarahwollaston) December 12, 2018

Andrew Stephenson:

I will support the Prime Minister @theresa_may tonight. A leadership contest is a distraction and doesnt change the maths in Parliament. We should be focused on delivering on the British peoples decision to leave the EU.

— Andrew Stephenson MP (@Andrew4Pendle) December 12, 2018

Foreign minister Harriett Baldwin:

What a ridiculous moment to choose to challenge @10DowningStreet – Theresa May has been working flat out to secure the best possible deal and will have my vote again this evening #TM4PM

— Harriett Baldwin (@hbaldwin) December 12, 2018

Stephen Hoare:

As will I https://t.co/GgBDKvCcFj

— Simon Hoare MP (@Simon4NDorset) December 12, 2018

Therese Coffey:

I will be supporting @theresa_may to continue as leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister in today's vote

— Therese Coffey (@theresecoffey) December 12, 2018

Julian Knight:

I will be supporting the Prime Minister, delivering on brexit is in our grasp this vote is a distraction #iambackingthepm

— Julian Knight MP (@julianknight15) December 12, 2018

Health minister Stephen Hammond:

Any colleague who believes changing our leader during the negotiations is in our country's interest should think again. I will be supporting the Prime Minister tonight.

— Stephen Hammond MP (@S_Hammond) December 12, 2018

Business minister Richard Harrington:

The Prime Minister @theresa_may has my full support. I have always said that she is the best person for the country and the Conservative Party. Her deal with the EU is what we need to protect jobs, security and the economy. Tonight I will be backing her

— Richard Harrington (@Richard4Watford) December 12, 2018

Andrew Murrison:

Ill be supporting @theresa_may tonight. No question.

— andrew murrison (@AWMurrison) December 12, 2018

Nadhim Zahawi:

I am backing @theresa_may tonight. We do not need further instability and division. Colleagues need to think of the National interest.

— Nadhim Zahawi (@nadhimzahawi) December 12, 2018

Schools minister Nick Gibb:

Theresa May has my absolute confidence as Prime Minister and Leader of the Party. Changing leader at this crucial point would be a huge mistake for the country and the Conservative Party.

— Nick Gibb (@NickGibbUK) December 12, 2018

James Cleverly:

Clearly Im disappointed that some in my party have triggered a vote of no confidence just as the PM is having a series of international meetings to deliver Brexit.

I will, of course, be voting in support of Theresa May.

— James Cleverly (@JamesCleverly) December 12, 2018

Bob Neill:

I completely agree. This is a distraction from the real job in hand. I shall be supporting the PM tonight. https://t.co/ItSsRV4UBJ

— Bob Neill (@neill_bob) December 12, 2018

Caroline Nokes:

The PM has my full support. Brexit was never going to be easy and we need to back her to deliver on that and our domestic programme. Being PM is a phenomenally difficult job and she is the best person for it.

— Caroline Nokes (@carolinenokes) December 12, 2018

Robert Buckland:

My words to those who seek to remove the Prime Minister, (with apologies to Aneurin Bevan): “You call it statesmanship, I call it emotional spasm.”

— Robert Buckland (@RobertBuckland) December 12, 2018

Rachel Maclean:

Changing leader now is the wrong thing to do. There is a real risk that we end up with no Brexit. Employers in Redditch want to plan for the future and we need to focus on these negotiations. https://t.co/Vy0ZOwVKne

— Rachel Maclean MP (@redditchrachel) December 12, 2018

Jake Berry:

People in the #NorthernPowerhouse back @theresa_may and so do I. 100% behind the PM.

— Jake Berry (@JakeBerry) December 12, 2018

James Heappey:

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Ill be supporting the PM tonight. Changing our leader right now would be an act of utter self-indulgence & it wouldnt change anything on Brexit.

— James Heappey MP (@JSHeappey) December 12, 2018

Marcus Jones:

I'm backing the Prime Minister tonight.Selecting a replacement would give us no time to do the final Brexit leg. V little time to re-negotiate. And no one coming in would change the dynamic in Parliament. I want to deliver Brexit, changing would play into the hands of second Ref.

— Marcus Jones (@Marcus4Nuneaton) December 12, 2018

Guy Opperman:

I will be supporting the Prime Minister tonight. To indulge in a leadership contest now is completely wrong. The #PM @theresa_may is giving everything for this country + continues to work with immense integrity, grit and determination. 1/

— Guy Opperman (@GuyOpperman) December 12, 2018

Huw Merriman:

A constituent reminded me of my email reply the day after Brexit. Sad that the highlighted part has not been followed. PM has my total support. Her determination to serve and deliver for our country deserves better. pic.twitter.com/gMkRSE2IGS

— Huw Merriman (@HuwMerriman) December 12, 2018

Helen Grant:

I will be supporting @theresa_may in the vote this evening. She is the best person to ensure we get the Brexit deal over the line in March next year and @Conservatives can ill afford further introspection and division at this crucial moment when our country needs us most

— Helen Grant MP (@HelenGrantMP) December 12, 2018

Jeremy Lefroy:

The Prime Minister has my full support in these difficult times for our country.

— Jeremy Lefroy (@JeremyLefroy) December 12, 2018

Robert Halfon:

I Will be backing Prime Minister @theresa_may in this evening's #NoConfidence vote. The country faces great uncertainty, now is not the time to make it worse. My one ask of PM is to genuinely and passionately reboot #socialjustice agenda for our country.

— Robert Halfon MP #WorkingHard4Harlow (@halfon4harlowMP) December 12, 2018

Vicky Ford:

The email … Im very boring and very conservative. I dont believe the country needs the added uncertainty of a change of PM at this challenging time. pic.twitter.com/GP6tMYooUh

— Vicky Ford MP (@vickyford) December 12, 2018

Alok Sharma:

.@AndyHeard2 Andy this vote in @theresa_may is a complete unnecessary indulgence. With 3.5 months to go to #Brexit many in the public will be aghast. I will be supporting the Prime Minister https://t.co/VLqpIVlx9o

— Alok Sharma (@AlokSharma_RDG) December 12, 2018

Michael Ellis:

I am backing @theresa_may tonight as I have done for many years. She is hardworking, courageous, diligent and dutiful. The country does not want a damaging and lengthy leadership contest. A change in leadership now is not in the national interest and would jeopardise Brexit.

— Michael Ellis (@Michael_Ellis1) December 12, 2018

Mims Davies:

Backing @theresa_may tonight. I want to deliver on vote in 2016 & leave EU with a deal which works for both jobs & communities. We simply dont need additional instability & division.We truly need to think of National interest-so then Parliament too must listen & deliver Brexit

— MimsDaviesMP (@mimsdavies) December 12, 2018

Alistair Burt:

In tonights confidence vote on PM Theresa May I will be voting for the Prime Minister – more here https://t.co/YshpHjEfqb

— Alistair Burt (@AlistairBurtUK) December 12, 2018

Digital minister Margot James:

No one could have done a better job leading the Brexit negotiations, PM has my full support of course and we need her to stay on, could not disagree more with the Conservative MPs trying to force her out

— Margot James (@margot_james_mp) December 12, 2018

Kit Malthouse:

Hear hear https://t.co/eQEfZEnRXM

— Kit Malthouse MP (@kitmalthouse) December 12, 2018

Alex Chalk:

A leadership contest is the last thing we need. Ill be supporting Theresa May this evening. Delivering a negotiated Brexit which avoids no deal was always going to involve compromises. But no one has offered a credible alternative strategy. Time for loyalty!

— Alex Chalk (@AlexChalkChelt) December 12, 2018

Maria Miller:

I will be supporting the Prime Minister in the vote tonight. She has worked to deliver the best Brexit deal for this country. She deserves our full support.

— Maria_Miller (@MariaMillerUK) December 12, 2018

Sarah Newton:

I am backing the PM. Changing leaders doesnt change the fact that Parliament needs to deliver what the majority said we would do – the best possible Brexit. Not a no deal Brexit. Not exiting Brexit.

— Sarah Newton (@SNewtonUK) December 12, 2018

Stephen Crabb:

MPs trying to oust Prime Minister are in danger of badly misjudging the mood of the country. It is a reckless course which does nothing to make Brexit easier to deliver. I will back Theresa May this evening

— Stephen Crabb (@SCrabbPembs) December 12, 2018

Mel Stride:

Im supporting the PM – time to put our country first and get the deal done #backingtheresa

— Mel Stride MP (@MelJStride) December 12, 2018

Victoria Prentis:

Inundated with messages of support for the #PM from my constituents this morning. Now is not the time for change. @theresa_may has my full support. @Conservatives

— Victoria Prentis MP (@VictoriaPrentis) December 12, 2018

Sam Gyimah:

The country is divided. Parliament is in deadlock. That was the case yesterday, and is still the case today – this flows directly from the fact that we have a hung parliament. Changing leader will not address this real and pressing issue with Brexit – this should be our focus.

— Sam Gyimah MP (@SamGyimah) December 12, 2018

John Howell:

I have been asked how I will vote tonight. I will vote for the Prime Minister. We must let her complete the task she has started. This is not the moment for change

— John Howell (@JHowellUK) December 12, 2018

Jonathan Djanogly:

I shall be voting for the PM this evening. Given the ongoing EU negotiations I see the timing of this confidence vote to be all of ill advised, self indulgent and contrary to the national interest.

— Jonathan Djanogly (@JDjanogly) December 12, 2018

Kelly Tolhurst:

I am fully supporting the Prime Minister @theresa_may tonight. She is doing the most difficult job at a crucial time for our country. To even consider changing our leader at this time is totally wrong & not in the best interest of our country. We need to deliver Brexit

— Kelly Tolhurst MP (@KellyTolhurst) December 12, 2018

Damian Green:

Good stuff https://t.co/FGOEHo8ZwK

— Damian Green (@DamianGreen) December 12, 2018

Tobias Ellwood:

Back the PM.
This is a complete, self serving and disloyal distraction at a critical time for the Gov.
I came into politics to solve problems – not add to them. https://t.co/3fsgWyEvM3

— Tobias Ellwood (@Tobias_Ellwood) December 12, 2018

Nigel Huddleston:

I shall be backing the Prime Minister @theresa_may in the vote this evening. She is an honourable public servant who has served her country with great dignity. A leadership contest now would be a complete distraction. https://t.co/lYNtxxwvcQ

— Nigel Huddleston MP (@HuddlestonNigel) December 12, 2018

Adam Afriyie:

Ill be supporting the PM tonight. Its a tough job, the toughest possible right now, and she has my full support in securing our departure from the EU @theresa_may @WindsorTories

— Adam Afriyie (@AdamAfriyie) December 12, 2018

Peter Heaton-Jones:

Theresa May has my full support. To change our leader & Prime Minister at this crucial time would be wrong for the party and, more importantly, for the country.
Yes, I am loyal, and I wear that badge with pride.@NDJournal @ndgazette @BBCSpotlight @BBCDevon @itvwestcountry

— Peter Heaton-JonesMP (@PeterNorthDevon) December 12, 2018

City minister John Glen:

Now is not the time for leadership challenges – it is time to support the PM as she seeks to secure the best possible deal to honour the outcome of the referendum and safeguard jobs in this country. The PM has proved her resilience and she will do so again today.

— John Glen MP (@JohnGlenUK) December 12, 2018

Julian Smith:

Theresa May is the best person to lead both the @Conservatives and the Country. Her integrity, drive and focus is vital at this time

— Julian Smith MP (@JulianSmithUK) December 12, 2018

Oliver Letwin:

Now is not the time to change leader. I shall be supporting the PM wholeheartedly.

— Oliver Letwin (@oletwinofficial) December 12, 2018

Philip Lee:

The ERG think its ok to have another vote on @Conservatives leader but not the #Brexit deal. What nonsense! This small clique mustnt hold our country & Party hostage. Our PM @theresa_may needs to win now, stop A50 process & take her deal to the people #FinalSay #InformedConsent

— Dr Phillip Lee MP (@DrPhillipLeeMP) December 12, 2018

Jo Churchill:

I will be supporting @theresa_may in tonights vote. This is a distraction from delivering on the result of the referendum and is against our countrys interests.

— Jo Churchill MP (@Jochurchill4) December 12, 2018

George Freeman:

This is madness. We are in the final stages of negotiating to implement Brexit w a deadline in January. Its no time to indulge in a 2 month Party Leadership contest. Ill support the PM to get Withdrawal thru the House & then she should stand aside in the summer for a new Leader https://t.co/ctlBkp1iad

— George Freeman MP (@GeorgeFreemanMP) December 12, 2018

David Warburton:

This evening I will be giving @theresa_may my full and complete support to continue her efforts for the country.
The national interest is not served by dangerous and damaging self-indulgence.
There could hardly be a more critical time for us to work together with common purpose

— David Warburton MP (@DJWarburton) December 12, 2018

Rebecca Pow:

Now is not the time to change leader. I will be supporting the PM. Consensus from my constituency is also calling for this @BBCWorldatOne @Peston @adamboultonSKY

— Rebecca Pow (@pow_rebecca) December 12, 2018

Kevin Foster retweeted messages of support for Theresa May from his constituents.

Antoinette Sandbach:

My position on the ERG and a leadership election has been clear for sometime, I believe this is a pointless piece of naval gazing forced by a minority of Conservative MPs

— Antoinette Sandbach (@Sandbach) December 12, 2018

Michelle Donelan:

I am supporting @theresa_may today. Distractions like the vote today do not help anything – we should all get behind the #PM and deliver #Brexit

— Michelle Donelan MP (@michelledonelan) December 12, 2018

​Nicholas Soames:

I shall support the Prime Minister in the Vote of Confidence tonight against this idiotic challenge at such a desperately serious time for the Country #manupgrowupgetrealdoourduty

— Nicholas Soames (@NSoames) December 12, 2018

Leo Docherty:

The PM has my 100% support as leader of @Conservatives She is a tenacious public servant doing her best to deliver #Brexit in very difficult circumstances – lets help her get on with it! #TheresaMay

— Leo Docherty MP (@LeoDochertyUK) December 12, 2018

Mark Prisk:

At this moment, a party leadership vote is the last thing the country needs. Adding more uncertainty only makes thing worse. I will support the PM @theresa_may today and its important that she gets a clear result.

— Mark Prisk MP (@PriskMark) December 12, 2018

Andrew Jones:

I will be supporting the PM in tonights confidence vote. The PM has shown determined and resilient leadership. We are in complex and difficult negotiations and in the middle of that we do not need further instability. I hope and expect the PM will win and win well.

— Andrew Jones MP (@AJonesMP) December 12, 2018

Alberto Costa:

I hope my colleagues will back the PM @theresa_may At this critical moment in our country's future, it is right that we come together as one Team Conservative, respect the EU referendum result and deliver a new relationship with our Western European allies.

— Alberto Costa MP (@AlbertoCostaMP) December 12, 2018

Wendy Morton:

I will be supporting the Prime Minister @theresa_may this evening. We need to honour the referendum and support the PM to deliver Brexit.

— Wendy Morton MP (@morton_wendy) December 12, 2018

Andrew Bowie:

This party has always been at its best when moderate, mainstream, compassionate & governing in the national interest. That's the party I joined & am proud to represent. And in @theresa_may I'm proud to have a leader that shares those values. She has my full and unwavering support

— Andrew Bowie MP (@AndrewBowieMP) December 12, 2018

Tom Tugendhat:

Ive now spoken to my local @Conservatives party, chairman and many councillors and the view is clear – the numbers in Parliament wont change and March is fast approaching. Im backing @theresa_may.

— Tom Tugendhat (@TomTugendhat) December 12, 2018

Paul Masterton:

Walking to Committee Room 14 at 6pm to support the Prime Minister like: pic.twitter.com/vhGsiPl0x8

— Paul Masterton MP (@PM4EastRen) December 12, 2018

Iain Stewart:

I will be backing @theresa_may 100%. Her resilience, sense of duty and attention to detail are exactly the qualities we need at this time.

— Iain Stewart MP (@iainastewart) December 12, 2018

Caroline Dinenage:

Ill be backing @theresa_may in the vote this evening. The last thing our country needs is more uncertainty, more division and more time wasted on an unnecessary distraction that wont get us any further forward.

— Caroline Dinenage (@cj_dinenage) December 12, 2018

Jackie Doyle-Price:

Well said George x this all looks self indulgent & irresponsible outside the Westminster bubble https://t.co/ojfuLFz6DM

— Jackie Doyle-Price (@JackieDP) December 12, 2018

Robert Jenrick:

I will be supporting @theresa_may this evening. My priority is to ensure we leave the EU on 29 March. A leadership contest now puts that at risk. And from constituents this morning, the public do not welcome this distraction.

— Robert Jenrick MP (@RobertJenrick) December 12, 2018

Alex Burghart:

I shall be supporting the Prime Minister in the vote on her leadership tonight.

— Alex Burghart (@alexburghart) December 12, 2018

Stuart Andrew:

The PM will have my support this evening. We have to get on with the job and not this self indulgent navel gazing.

— Stuart Andrew MP (@StuartAndrew) December 12, 2018

Amanda Milling:

I fully back The Prime Minister @theresa_may and I will be supporting her in tonights vote

— Amanda Milling MP (@amandamilling) December 12, 2018

Kirstene Hair:

I will be supporting the Prime Minister @theresa_may this evening – she is a true public servant who has the national interest at the forefront of everything she does.

— Kirstene Hair MP (@Kirstene4Angus) December 12, 2018

James Cartlidge:

I will be voting for the Prime Minister in the ballot this evening. I know that some colleagues & members of my local association have deep reservations about the backstop & withdrawal agreement, but further destabilisation at this moment is the last thing we need.

— James Cartlidge MP (@jc4southsuffolk) December 12, 2018

Chris Heaton-Harris:

Tonight Ill be supporting the Prime Minister in the 1922 ballot.

— Chris Heaton-Harris (@chhcalling) December 12, 2018

Oliver Heald:

I am supporting the Prime Minister tonight.

— Sir Oliver Heald MP (@OliverHealdUK) December 12, 2018

Gillian Keegan:

Yes I will be supporting the PM as we need to focus on getting the right outcome for the country at this critical time. This is a distraction in my view and does not solve the parliamentary arithmetic which means too many people can play politics with our countrys future. https://t.co/E4YtjhhwGm

— Gillian Keegan (@GillianKeegan) December 12, 2018

Heather Wheeler:

I will be supporting the Prime Minister in tonights confidence vote.

She has done her best in unprecedented circumstances, showing huge resilience and determination. Lets have the vote, move on and deliver on the will of the majority. #Brexit

— Heather Wheeler MP (@HeatherWheeler) December 12, 2018

Richard Graham:

The leadership challenge combines crass timing & deep irresponsibility. I will support the PM

— Richard Graham (@RichardGrahamUK) December 12, 2018

Richard Benyon:

My analysis of today's vote and reasons why I am supporting the Prime Minister:https://t.co/eqLHdaadvS

— Richard Benyon (@RichardBenyonMP) December 12, 2018

Mark Pawsey:

What is best for businesses up and down Britain is finalising a deal between the UK and the EU and I will therefore be supporting the Prime Minister in the vote tonight. pic.twitter.com/Z9AMyUTRrh

— Mark Pawsey (@MarkPawsey) December 12, 2018

Chris Philp:

We are at a critical juncture. All our efforts should be directed at delivering BREXIT in a way that protects our national interests. I will therefore vote for the Prime Minister this evening

— Chris Philp MP (@CPhilpOfficial) December 12, 2018

Kemi Badenoch:

I am supporting the Prime Minister at this critical juncture in the future of our country….(1/7)

— Kemi Badenoch MP (@KemiBadenoch) December 12, 2018

Ken Clarke:

Tory MP Ken Clarke says it would be "unhelpful, irrelevant and irresponsible" for the Conservative party to embark on weeks of a leadership contest.

Follow the latest on #PMQs here: https://t.co/7P21abjXLF pic.twitter.com/h0LMUO0LNT

— Sky News Politics (@SkyNewsPolitics) December 12, 2018

David Rutley:

I am backing the Prime Minister in this evening's vote. @theresa_may is working hard for the country at this vital time and should be given the support to get on with that important work.

— David Rutley MP (@DavidRutley) December 12, 2018

Ben Wallace:

I shall be supporting my PM today. She is in the middle of trying to get the best for the UK. At a time when security in the world is being tested I know more than most how well @theresa_may has dealt with real threats to our citizens.

— Ben Wallace MP (@BWallaceMP) December 12, 2018

Garry Streeter:

I will be backing Theresa May today. This is not the time for a challenge. Hopefully she will win and we can press on to deliver the Brexit, sensible Brexit, that my constituents voted for.

— Gary Streeter MP (@garystreeterSWD) December 12, 2018

Kwasi Kwarteng:

I am supporting the Prime Minister @theresa_may tonight. The Prime Minister continues to work in the national interest and we all need to support her at this critical time.

— Kwasi Kwarteng MP (@KwasiKwarteng) December 12, 2018

Chloe Smith:

Im supporting the Prime Minister tonight. Determined, clear & capable at #PMQs and right to see through the #Brexit deal. My guiding principle has always been jobs & prospects for my #Norwich North constituents – this PM & this Govt & this deal deliver

— Chloe Smith (@NorwichChloe) December 12, 2018

Nusrat Ghani:

I will be supporting @theresa_may tonight. A leadership contest is a distraction and doesnt change the maths in Parliament. We should be focused on delivering a good deal and leaving the EU in March.

— Nusrat Ghani MP (@Nus_Ghani) December 12, 2018

Lucy Frazer:

I support the Prime Minister. Now is not the time for a leadership contest. Now is the time to focus on our critical negotiation with the EU.

— Lucy Frazer (@lucyfrazermp) December 12, 2018

Against

Tory MP Owen Paterson stood by his decision to submit a letter of no confidence in May, telling the BBC: "She is determined to follow the wrong course." He added that he believes he is in line with the country's conservative mainstream in calling for the vote.

In his letter, he wrote that "no amount of tinkering will yield a majority in parliament for this deal".

My letter to Sir Graham Brady pic.twitter.com/aG7OcvA68O

— Owen Paterson MP (@OwenPaterson) December 12, 2018

A leading Brexiter MP Bernard Jenkin said the vote has to continue if Brexit is to be saved.

The UK changed Prime Minister in May 1940 – in the middle of a monstrously greater national crisis than this. If it has to be done, it has to be done. @conservatives

— Bernard Jenkin (@bernardjenkin) December 12, 2018

Similarly, MP Andrea Jenkyns who submitted her letter of no confidence in June said "it is time" for a new leader.

I take it that those cabinet ministers defending the PM this morning, will not put their name in to succeed her if there is a leadership election? I hope colleagues will vote the right way this evening. It is time that we had a new leader to save Brexit, and unite our country.

— Andrea Jenkyns MP #StandUp4Brexit (@andreajenkyns) December 12, 2018

Tory backbencher Bill Cash said he believed the contest to be "necessary", telling the BBC that the withdrawal agreement is "extremely defective in a whole range of areas".

Theresa May is clinging to the wreckage. She has reached the point of no return pic.twitter.com/FVr91pPcCI

— Bill Cash (@BillCashMP) December 11, 2018

Leading Brexiter Jacob Rees-Mogg has called for May's resignation.

The Country needs a new leader, it is time for Mrs May to resign.

— Jacob Rees-Mogg (@Jacob_Rees_Mogg) December 12, 2018

Nadine Dorries, who submitted her letter of no confidence some months ago, said any votes in support of the PM will ensure her place at a general election in 12 months time.

If MPs with small majorities vote to keep the Prime Minister tonight, they will be voting to secure her in place for the next 12 months, which means she will very likely lead us into the next General Election. Labour will be hoping and praying that we all wimp out.

— Nadine Dorries (@NadineDorries) December 12, 2018

MP Lee Rowley, who submitted his letter earlier this year, told the BBC this morning that he is "choosing to get out of the hole" by voting against the PM this evening.

It's incredibly sad that it's come to this but we need to look to the future and how we get back on track with Brexit and making our country better. I will be voting for change tonight. We must aim higher.

— Lee Rowley (@Lee4NED) December 12, 2018

Brexiter MP Andrew Bridgen told the BBC that it was "disappointing [the vote] has taken so long". He added: "She's effectively a Prime Minister who is drowning."

Other MPs known to have submitted letters of no confidence in the Prime Minister include:

• Chris Green
• Mark Francois
• Ben Bradley
• Steve Baker
• Peter Bone
• Philip Davies
• Martin Vickers
• James Durridge
• Adam Holloway.
• Anne Marie Morris
• John Whittingdale
• Laurence Robertson
• Sheryll Murray
• Henry Smith
• Simon Clarke
• Maria Caulfield
• Marcus Fysh
• Zac Goldsmith
• Philip Holobone
• Andrew Lewer
• Crispin Blunt

Undecided

Former Brexit secretary David Davis has said he will be voting "in the national interest", but will wait to see what May says at the 1922 committee tonight.

Anne-Marie Trevelyan has declined to comment on which way she will vote:

My statement on this evening's vote:https://t.co/kWXg4g4y3s

— Anne-Marie Trevelyan (@annietrev) December 12, 2018

Similarly, Brexiter Desmond Swayne has said he is making up his mind:

Stop asking!
We face a general election because we have no majority and DUP has withdrawn support for PM. So, the question Im wrestling with is this: Am I confident to have TM lead me into another election?

— Desmond Swayne MP (@DesmondSwayne) December 12, 2018

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