AN Essex MP has announced he will be backing Rishi Sunak to become the new party leader and Prime Minister as he is “the right person to lead us”

Will Quince, MP for Colchester, has confirmed in a tweet that he will be backing the former Chancellor of the Exchequer.

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He had previously backed Rishi Sunak when he was up against Liz Truss in the previous leadership contest.

Mr Quince says Mr Sunak can lead the country through these “challenging times”.

He said: “Having spoken with Rishi Sunak, I remain convinced that he is the right person to lead us through these challenging times and onto a brighter future.”