Rory Stewart: Ex-Tory leadership hopeful to stand down and quits party

Mr Stewart's former cabinet colleague, Amber Rudd, who resigned the whip in solidarity with the sacked Conservative MPs, tweeted:"What a loss to politics. An outstanding MP & Minister. One of the strongest speakers in Parliament. Principled, patient, thoughtful. I feel certain he'll be back."

Robert Craig, president of the Penrith and The Border Conservative Association, said Mr Stewart would"possibly" not have made the decision if he still had the whip. While noting there was some support for him within the local party he wrote:"But it should be no secret that there are also local party members who would rather I did not run again.

Mr Stewart added:"As for the future - I am a public servant to my core and will stay involved in politics, endeavouring to make my voice heard.

RoryStewartUK Too bad, never mind

RoryStewartUK So you finally worked it out the people hate you for what you did ! Your career in politics is finished

RoryStewartUK If only all tories could follow the example of Rory Stewart and resign, the country would be much better off. gtto stopbrexit

RoryStewartUK See you 😎

RoryStewartUK Good riddance, he is a waste of space

RoryStewartUK Will anyone notice, or care ?

RoryStewartUK Good

RoryStewartUK Did not respect the democratic decision of his constituents! Jumped before being ousted!

RoryStewartUK None of our MPs have any back bone or stamina to stand by their constituents,principles or what they believe in If people are not fawning at their feet in awe they quit

RoryStewartUK Hes a funny guy I'm sure as a politician hes amassed a fortune in backhads Well done my son

RoryStewartUK Bye bye 👋

RoryStewartUK Ok next .

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