Councillors in Wiltshire have spoken out about Boris Johnson's leadership and integrity as they call for him to resign.
Boris Johnson is struggling to maintain a grip on power in No 10 as ministers and aides continue to quit his Government in protest at his leadership.
Meanwhile the leader of Wiltshire Council, Cllr Richard Clewer, and Salisbury councillors add to the calls for Johnson to resign.
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Cllr Richard Clewer, Conservative leader of Wiltshire Council, believes Johnson's position is "untenable and he has got to go". He said: "He ought to go for his own sake let alone the sake of anyone else.
"To have been in a position where he was made aware of serial allegations of sexual misconduct to then promote the person and keep them in their position is just unacceptable."
Cllr Charles McGrath, leader of the Salisbury Conservative group, has had "grave doubts about the Prime Minister's capacity for leadership".
He said: "Yesterday’s resignations show that the current Government simply isn’t working. The most recent scandal is the final nail in the coffin for him.
"While the Prime Minister has acted admirably in supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression, the multitude of challenges facing our country requires a leader who can demonstrate honesty, integrity and clarity of vision for the future. Boris Johnson displays none of these capabilities."
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The resounding message from Salisbury City councillors who contacted the Journal is that Boris Johnson should resign.
Cllr Atiqul Hoque, Tory deputy mayor of Salisbury, thinks "enough is enough". He said: "We have the capability of making a difference, but it cannot be from Boris Johnson.
"The message is clear from party members and the public - he should take it before he gets more embarrassment."
'A dead man walking'
Cllr Victoria Charleston, Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesperson for Salisbury and South Wiltshire, has described Johnson as "a dead man walking".
"We are watching this Conservative Government fall apart. All whilst we are in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis that is piling misery onto people across Salisbury and our villages. This cannot go on any longer," she added.
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