Mr Russell previously said 'all these announcements will have a long-term beneficial impact'.
Amid the economic fallout, Mr Russell has been urged to clarify whether he still supports the Prime Minister.One constituent emailed the MP: “Earlier this year you appeared reluctant to inform the media of your continuing approval of Johnson, even when he was about to be ejected, and I wonder if you intend [on] remaining similarly silent regarding Truss/Kwarteng.
“The question is simple: do you continue to support Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng as Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer of this country?Mr Russell was approached for an answer. He did not respond.
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