Hinckley & Bosworth MP says new PM has his "full support"

Luke Evans nominated Penny Mordaunt to become party leader but says he backs Rishi Sunak.

Luke Evans, MP for Hinckley and Bosworth has backed the new Prime Minister. He told Fosse 107: 

“I voted for Rishi Sunak during the summer when members of the Party were voting between Rishi and Liz Truss.

“Before this, when MPs were choosing the final two candidates in July, I voted in support of Penny Mordaunt. Over the last few days, I chose to nominate Penny to become the next Party leader, believing she would bring stability and unity to our nation.

“Rishi has commanded support of the majority of MPs and, as he was Chancellor for over two years, has proven experience of running the economy. I supported Rishi’s choices as Chancellor during the Covid pandemic and the level of support for all households, but particularly pensioners and the most vulnerable, announced in May to assist with cost of living pressures. Rishi has my full support moving forward.”