Felicity Cornelius-Mercer mentioned the Cupboard system “stinks” and “treats folks appallingly” after her husband was eliminated as veterans affairs minister.

Mr Mercer, the Plymouth Moor View MP, had appeared offended about Ms Truss’s transfer, saying he was “dissatisfied” however accepted the PM is “entitled to reward her supporters”.

He additionally prompt he might stop the Commons, saying: “I’ve to just accept that I’ll by no means possess the qualities required for enduring success in politics because it stands, and to be honest to my great household, I have to take into account my future.”

His spouse went additional, tweeting an image mocking Ms Truss as a personality from The Muppets tv present and giving an account of Mr Mercer’s exit discussions.

Ms Cornelius-Mercer tweeted: “He requested her ‘why would you do that, who’s going to be higher at this function than me, which of your mates will get the job, you promised a meritocracy?’

“PM – I can’t reply that Johnny.

“This method stinks & treats folks appallingly.

“Greatest particular person I do know sacked by an imbecile @trussliz.”

Mr Mercer had tweeted a prolonged resignation assertion accompanied by the phrases: “I will likely be spending time with my household and doing no media requests.”