HEXHAM'S MP, Guy Opperman, has said he will be supporting Prime Minister, Theresa May, in Wednesday's no confidence vote.
The threshold of 48 letters of no confidence in Theresa May's leadership of the Conservative Party has been reached, triggering a ballot which will take place on Wednesday between 6pm and 8pm.
Mr Opperman took to Twitter to voice his support for the Prime Minister.
He said: "I will be supporting the Prime Minister tonight. To indulge in a leadership contest now is completely wrong.
"The Prime Minister is giving everything for this country and continues to work with immense integrity, grit and determination.
"I am saddened that some colleagues have decided to do this - just as the Prime Minister is having a series of international meetings trying to deliver Brexit. We should be getting behind Theresa May in these difficult times."
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