MP Graham Stuart has ruled himself out of making a challenge for the leadership of the Conservative Party.
Prime Minister Theresa May announced she would be stepping down as leader on 7 June. Speaking to HU17.net shortly after news the MP made clear his position.
Mr Stuart said;
“I will not be standing for the leadership of the Conservative Party. I did a self-audit and found myself wanting.”
“As of yet, I have not decided who I will support. The European elections will likely show clearly that people in this part of the world want Brexit. They voted to leave that should be honoured.”
“We need to get out. So if we do not get out then the Conservative Party will be in very great trouble. If we do get out then we have some fantastic opportunities.”
“We have worked very hard over the past nine or ten years to get the conditions where we can build. As a party, we have built the country up economically.”
“If we do that we will have better jobs and also higher paid positions. This will bring in the tax revenue needed to invest in public services.”
“We are on the verge of something great. It is up to us as a party to get our act together and to also get out of the EU. Then we can deliver on that positive vision for the future.”
Graham Stuart Will Be Happy To Serve In Government If Asked
Currently, an Under-Secretary of State at the Department for International Trade Mr Stuart could well be given a new role under new leadership. When asked if his next stop could be in the cabinet he said;
“That is not determined by me. I was invited to serve in the government by Teresa May. Former Prime Minister David Cameron never saw fit to do so. It will be up to the next Prime Minister to make his or her choices.”
“I am sure I will serve if asked but if not I will be very happy on the back benches. It is a privilege to be a member of Parliament.”
