Local MPs are back Boris Johnson as the new Conservative Party leader

Local MPs are backing Boris Johnson as the new Conservative Party leader.

South Norfolk MP Richard Bacon, and Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Dan Poulter confirmed their choices this week to the Diss Express.

A spokeswoman for Dr Poulter said: “I’m happy to let you know that Dan is backing Boris.”

Mr Bacon, meanwhile, who had initially backed Michael Gove, feels Mr Johnson is the best man to deliver Brexit.