A Conservative MP for Ilkley says he lost confidence in the Prime Minister "some time ago" and that it is right he has resigned.

Robbie Moore, representing the Keighley and Ilkley constituency, said Boris Johnson had “undoubtedly” lost all public trust amid Government scandals.

Sharing his view, Mr Moore told the Ilkley Gazette: “The Prime Minister has rightly resigned. I lost confidence in the Prime Minister some time ago and have made my views known on this previously. The wider Conservative parliamentary party have clearly reached the same conclusion.

“Honesty and integrity in public office matter. Whilst there were many great things achieved under Boris Johnson’s premiership, public trust had undoubtedly eroded and as a result far too much of his time was spent on dealing with reputational damage rather than putting full focus on delivering for the country.

“We must now move on with fresh leadership, to ensure we solely focus on delivering on the priorities and challenges we are facing as a nation.”

Since entering 10 Downing Street, Mr Johnson has been tasked with Brexit, the cost of living crisis, a pandemic, Dominic Cummings drama, the Sue Gray report on the partygate scandal, rail strikes and much more.

The leader’s departure was sparked by the two major cabinet resignations from health and social care secretary Sajid Javid and Chancellor Rishi Sunak.