Doncaster Tory MP 'relieved' as Liz Truss quits - two months after calling her 'a great PM'

Don Valley MP Nick Fletcher took to social media to air his views as the PM stepped down after just 44 days in office yesterday, with the Doncaster MP describing the last few weeks of chaos in Westminster as ‘shenanigans.’

Mr Fletcher, who has been vocal in attempts to save Doncaster Sheffield Airport, had previously backed Mrs Truss, writing in August: “I am voting for Liz Truss!” and backed her disastrous economic plan which plunged the country into financial turmoil.

After coming to office, the PM announced on three separate occasions that she would do all she could to save the airport, which is scheduled to close at the end of this month – but promptly washed her hands of the issue and said it was a matter that could only be resolved locally.

Writing on Facebook, Mr Fletcher said: “I am saddened but relieved that Liz Truss has accepted she should resign.

"It was clear to me that she did not have firm control of the Parliamentary Party and did not enjoy the confidence necessary to enable her to carry out her duties as Prime Minister.

“I am pleased that we are now able to draw a line and move on.

"I have deliberately kept away from the shenanigans and focussed on delivering for my constituents in Doncaster. I remain focussed on that.

"There is much to be done after decades of neglect.”

In August, Mr Fletcher had thrown his support behind Mrs Truss, posting: “I am voting for Liz Truss.

"The only way out of recession is growth. Low tax. Small state. Her economic policy is one I have faith in.

"There is no doubt in my mind that Liz Truss will be a great Prime Minister for our country.”

Earlier this month, Mrs Truss announced that she was ‘incredibly disappointed’ at the impending closure of Doncaster Sheffield Airport – despite saying on three separate occasions she would do all she could to save it.