Tobias Ellwood axed from Government
Tobias Ellwood has lost his job as a defence minister as Boris Johnson continued to reshape the Government.
The former army officer, who was hailed as a hero for his attempts to save the life of Pc Keith Palmer during the Westminster terror attack, has been an outspoken critic of the prospect of a no-deal Brexit.
He said he would support Mr Johnson from the backbenches but will speak out on the need for more defence spending.
It’s been a privilege.
I return to the backbenches with ever more passion, respect and humility for our amazing Armed Forces. And will continue to make the case for further defence spending.
Si vis pacem, para bellum pic.twitter.com/j535Go7Ui1
— Tobias Ellwood MP (@Tobias_Ellwood) July 26, 2019
He said: “As I support the new Prime Minister from the backbenches I am committed to furthering the case for increased defence spending and growing our defence capabilities.
“We enter a new era of instability facing ever more complex and diverse threats.
“Britain must develop our hard power if we are too retain our influence on the international stage.”