Ms Dorries, a Boris Johnson loyalist who backed Ms Truss in the leadership election, said there was 'widespread dismay' at the prime minister for rowing back on key parts of her predecessor's agenda
Ms Dorries was asked by Ms Truss to stay on as culture secretary but chose instead to return to the backbenches when the new PM took over.
Downing Street said the prime minister continues to have confidence in the chancellor, despite the humiliating move to avert a Tory rebellion over their widely criticised strategy.U-turn could be 'little too late' But he added:"I don't think there is going to be an immediate election and I don't think there is a requirement for one"
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