I have been resolute in my commitment to support @RishiSunak since I reluctantly resigned from the government on 6 July. 🧵⬇️
This country faces unprecedented economic challenges. We need a Prime Minister who fully grasps the multi-dimensional complexity of the issues and can fix them with intelligence, care, and clear resolve.
I very much hope that if Rishi Sunak is elected he will retain the services of Jeremy Hunt who in seven days has started calming markets and brought professionalism and stability to the Treasury.
I recognise the many qualities of Boris Johnson as a communicator and as someone who led us to a historic general election victory nearly three years ago. His success with vaccines and leadership on Ukraine will never be forgotten.
The world is now a very different place post-covid. This election is not about who has the most engaging or amusing personality. We need to restore confidence in the Conservative Party's reputation for economic competence while putting first the interests of the most vulnerable.
Boris Johnson was removed for a reason. Those issues have not changed and we must look forward and not back.
Rishi believes in fully honouring the 2016 decision to leave the EU, and we must deliver on resolving issues around trade and immigration. We need to build strong, trusting relationships with our allies at a time of grave risk to the world’s economy and security.
I have seen Rishi’s seriousness of purpose, capabilities, and commitment to put the nation’s interests above his own. I know that he will put together a government drawing on all traditions within the Conservative Party.
Rishi's primary virtue is his complete reliability. I have every confidence that under his leadership he can put the country back on the path to stability, growth, and prosperity. #Ready4Rishi
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