Lee Anderson, the Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party, is facing speculation about his future after expressing intent to vote for the Cash and Jenrick amendments. Sources suggest that he may quit rather than be pushed. Michael Gove believes Anderson will remain in his position until the election, while others anticipate resignations and a vote of no confidence. The situation has raised criticism of Rishi Sunak's leadership.
Lee Anderson planning to rebel confident he will keep his job as Tory deputy chair. So... when have you thought you would get the sack but survived?
Michael Gove on @TimesRadio says he’s “pretty sure” Lee Anderson will remain as Tory Deputy Chairman Which would fuel the criticism that Rishi Sunak is weak
Michael Gove tells @TimesRadio he’s “pretty sure, yes” that Lee Anderson will remain the Tory deputy chair until the election. He says people are “getting ahead of ourselves” with talk of resignations/sackings.
Two Deputy Chairman who will need to resign or be sacked for signing an amendment. Hopefully more to come and this will be accompanied with vote of no confidence letters to the 1922. So we can get a new and true Conservative leader. https://t.co/efVdi0xkrB
Breaking: Lee Anderson says he has signed and will vote for the Cash and Jenrick amendments Sources close to Anderson say they expect him to quit rather than be pushed if it comes to it So is the Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party about to go? https://t.co/JlwvUQEnqZ
Sky’s Jon Craig caught Simon Hart and Lee Anderson having a cosy chat on camera just now in Central Lobby… sources suggest senior Tories - including Lee Anderson - have been told they can back amendments without being sacked.
Breaking: Lee Anderson says he has signed and will vote for the Cash and Jenrick amendments Sources close to Anderson say they expect him to quit rather than resign if it comes to it So is the Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party about to go? https://t.co/JlwvUQEnqZ
Another reason for Sunak not to further appease the headbangers : Lee Anderson is threatening to resign and sell his services elsewhere. The oligarchs pay good money, Lee. Even more than GB Lies. Go for it. (Times) https://t.co/pVi3nMV6Yk