KEIGHLEY Conservative MP Robbie Moore has welcomed Boris Johnson's decision to quit.

Mr Johnson announced today he was standing down as party leader, although he would continue to serve as prime minister until a successor was chosen.

"I lost confidence in the prime minister some time ago and have made my views known on this previously," said Mr Moore.

"The wider Conservative parliamentary party has clearly reached the same conclusion.

"Honesty and integrity in public office matter. Whilst there were many great things achieved under Boris Johnson’s premiership, public trust had undoubtedly eroded and as a result far too much of his time was spent on dealing with reputational damage rather than putting full focus on delivering for the country.

"We must now move on with fresh leadership, to ensure we solely focus on delivering on the priorities and challenges we are facing as a nation."