“The Tory Reform Group has existed for 45 years to champion One Nation Conservative values. To be a critical friend to the Conservative Party and ensure it pursues liberal, pragmatic, compassionate conservative policies.
“Values and policies the Prime Minister committed to in his letter to TRG members during the leadership campaign. Values and policies that win elections.
“While Conservative parliamentary whipping is a matter for the chief whip, we are in no doubt that those 21 MPs – including the TRG President and several Patrons – share our values and are true Conservatives; they should have a home in the Conservative Party.”