Johnny Mercer

Tory wives: where would we be without them? Among the casualties of today's reshuffle was Johnny Mercer, the veterans' minister who duly published a ...

She wrote online: 'He asked her "why would you do this, who is going to be better at this role than me, which of your mates gets the job, you promised a meritocracy?" The former soldier wrote how 'disappointed' he was 'to leave a role I established' adding, acidly, that 'any Prime Minister is entitled to reward her supporters.' But now his wife Felicity has revealed the truth behind the lengthy statement, with a pithy tweet featuring a blonde Beaker of the Muppets. Among the casualties of today's reshuffle was Johnny Mercer, the veterans' minister who duly published a farewell letter on Commons headed paper, defending his record in post.

Felicity Cornelius-Mercer laid into the new prime minister on Twitter after he was removed from his veterans affairs role.

[check our news page](https://metro.co.uk/news/). [Find out more »](https://metro.co.uk/news-updates-newsletter/) [shortly after the new prime minister finished her inaugural speech](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/06/liz-truss-gives-first-downing-street-speech-as-prime-minister-17310064/), signalling he is considering leaving [politics](https://metro.co.uk/tag/politics/?ico=auto_link_news_P4_LNK1) altogether. [Liz Truss is replacing Boris as PM – now meet the man who’ll replace Carrie](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/05/liz-truss-what-type-of-prime-ministers-spouse-will-hugh-oleary-be-17302334/?ico=more_text_links) [Boris Johnson](https://metro.co.uk/tag/boris-johnson/?ico=auto_link_news_P3_LNK1), who elevated the post to cabinet status, but he was quickly ousted by the new prime minister. [Liz Truss](https://metro.co.uk/tag/liz-truss/?ico=auto_link_news_P1_LNK1)’ cabinet purge has described her as an ‘imbecile’.

Johnny Mercer, the UK's first cabinet minister for veterans' affairs, confirmed his departure from government. In a statement posted on social media, ...

But any prime minister is entitled to reward her supporters, and I accept her decision", he said. [secretly travelled to Ukraine's capital Kyiv](https://www.forces.net/ukraine/news/ukraine-johnny-mercer-reveals-he-travelled-kyiv-secret) where he visited injured people in hospital, saying on his Twitter he witnessed "total carnage" alongside demonstrations of "incredible human spirit". [campaigned tirelessly for veterans](https://www.forces.net/military-life/veterans/johnny-mercer-promises-compensation-scheme-reform-following-claims-soldiers) and in particular to stop former soldiers from facing court proceedings over military actions and campaigns from decades ago.

Felicity Cornelius-Mercer, the wife of sacked minister Johnny Mercer has called new Prime Minister Liz Truss an 'imbecile' and said the Cabinet system ...

As Ms Truss shapes her team, Kwasi Kwarteng has been announced as Chancellor and James Cleverly is Foreign Secretary. Nadhim Zahawi, who ran to be leader before supporting Truss, was sacked as chancellor but remains in the Cabinet as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Equalities Minister, while Alok Sharma was re-appointed as Cop26 president. The wife of sacked minister Johnny Mercer has called new Prime Minister - The wife of sacked minister Johnny Mercer has called Liz Truss an 'imbecile' His wife went further, tweeting a picture mocking Ms Truss as Beaker, a character from The Muppets television show and giving an account of Mr Mercer's exit discussions. Sacked veterans minister Johnny Mercer’s wife calls Liz Truss an IMBECILE and compares her to a Muppet for axing him – and claims he accused the new PM of giving jobs to ‘her mates’

In a series of tweets on Tuesday, Felicity Cornelius-Mercer lashed out at the new prime minister and accused her of treating people “appallingly”.

As he released his letter, Mr Mercer said it was “time for others to step up”. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) Mr Raab had not expected to stay in government after he described Ms Truss’s tax plans as an “electoral suicide note” during the leadership contest. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. In a surprise move, the Plymouth Moor View MP also suggested he could quit the Commons. [wife](/topic/wife) of a minister fired by [Liz Truss](/topic/liz-truss) has called the new [prime minister](/topic/prime-minister) an “imbecile” in a social media post about her husband’s sacking.

Felicity Cornelius-Mercer said the Cabinet system “stinks” and “treats people appallingly” after her husband was removed as veterans affairs minister.

“Few people are irreplaceable in politics, but when it comes to veterans, he is close to it - veterans will be the losers in this decision.” “I know that the Prime Minister is very focused on delivery and focused on the pace and that is what we will be aiming to achieve including for our armed forces and indeed our veterans.” In a public letter, he also suggested he could quit the Commons, saying: “I have to accept that I will never possess the qualities required for enduring success in politics as it stands, and to be fair to my wonderful family, I must consider my future.”

Felicity Cornelius-Mercer said the system “stinks” and “treats people appallingly” after Liz Truss replaced her husband Johnny Mercer as…

James Heappey was reappointed as defence minister and was given the role of minister for armed forces and veterans. His wife went further, tweeting a picture mocking Ms Truss as a character from The Muppets television show and giving an account of Mr Mercer’s exit discussions. Johnny Mercer previously served as Veterans Minister but was removed from the position by Ms Truss yesterday.

Comment made in social media post above a picture of a Muppet dressed as Ms Truss.

As he released his letter, Mr Mercer said it was “time for others to step up”. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) Mr Raab had not expected to stay in government after he described Ms Truss’s tax plans as an “electoral suicide note” during the leadership contest. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. In a surprise move, the Plymouth Moor View MP also suggested he could quit the Commons. [wife](/topic/wife) of a minister fired by [Liz Truss](/topic/liz-truss) has called the new [prime minister](/topic/prime-minister) an “imbecile” in a social media post about her husband’s sacking.

Felicity Cornelius-Mercer said the system “stinks” and “treats people appallingly” after Liz Truss replaced her husband Johnny Mercer as…

James Heappey was reappointed as defence minister and was given the role of minister for armed forces and veterans. His wife went further, tweeting a picture mocking Ms Truss as a character from The Muppets television show and giving an account of Mr Mercer’s exit discussions. Johnny Mercer previously served as Veterans Minister but was removed from the position by Ms Truss yesterday.

Felicity Cornelius-Mercer said the system "stinks" and "treats people appallingly" after her husband Johnny Mercer was removed as veterans affairs minister.

She claims the new prime minister replied: "I can't answer that Johnny." In a possible sideswipe, he said he accepted the prime minister is "entitled to reward her supporters". Ms Coffey said that as the rest of the appointments are made on Wednesday, "people will be able to see that we will continue to focus on having a broad church of people in our government". Felicity Cornelius-Mercer said the system "stinks" and "treats people appallingly" after Johnny Mercer was removed as veterans affairs minister. Felicity Cornelius-Mercer said the system "stinks" and "treats people appallingly" after her husband Johnny Mercer was removed as veterans affairs minister. The wife of a minister who was fired by Liz Truss has called the new prime minister an "imbecile" in an outburst on social media.

Johnny Mercer MP said in a post on his social media that it is "time for others to step up."

But any prime minister is entitled to reward her supporters, and I accept her decision," the Plymouth Moor View MP said. [campaigned tirelessly for veterans](https://www.forces.net/military-life/veterans/johnny-mercer-promises-compensation-scheme-reform-following-claims-soldiers) and in particular to stop former soldiers from facing court proceedings over military actions and campaigns from decades ago. [his letter](https://twitter.com/JohnnyMercerUK/status/1567203244014804992/photo/1), he says he has to accept that he "will never have the qualities required for enduring success in politics" and is considering his future.

Felicity Cornelius-Mercer claims her husband Johnny asked the new Prime Minister: “Why would you do this, who is going to be better at this role than me?”.

They are the losers in this.” Johnny Mercer is leaving veterans to their fate in the MoD [Ministry of Defence] again. This morning, Mrs Cornelius-Mercer was unrepentant, responding to a commentator who praised her “brave” and “courageous” loyalty by saying: “Thank you and to my everyday friends on here who understand me I have no regrets, I’m not intimidated nor have I ruined anything, this is politics and PR.

Felicity Cornelius-Mercer tweeted a picture mocking Truss as the character Beaker from The Muppets television show.

I have worked hard over the summer and will take some time out with my young family to consider my options." "A 'new hospital' for Plymouth by 2028 has been a totemic promise from this Government to the people of Plymouth for years now, and we must get this over the line. I must now ask those who trade so freely on their Service in elected office, to now shoulder more of that duty." I could never cheapen my association with the sacrifice of those who defend this Nation in ways I have seen far too much of, whilst simultaneously allowing them to be dragged to Northern Ireland to die alone in hotel rooms, harried to their grave by those they once fought on behalf of the Crown. The statement reads: "I have been relieved of my duties in Government by the new Prime Minister. PM – I can’t answer that Johnny.” James Heappey, the MP for Wells, has been appointed to the role.