Helston: Changing Prime Minister is the right thing to do, says Derek Thomas

Local Conservative MP Derek Thomas believes a change in leadership is needed at Number 10.

Boris Johnson will face a vote of confidence in his leadership tonight (6th) as MPs return to Westminster after the half-term break.

The threshold of 15 per cent - or 54 Conservative MPs or more - has been reached to trigger a vote of no confidence in the PM after the Partygate scandal.

Writing to his constituents, West Cornwall MP Derek Thomas said: "This evening's vote of No Confidence can either draw a line under the past months of questions about the suitability of the PM for this high office or allow it to fester on.

"It is not straightforward to change a Prime Minister, but in my gut I know it is the right thing to do - which is why I submitted my letter of No Confidence back on the 21st of April."

Click here to follow updates of the no confidence vote for Boris Johnson.