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Former minister Johnny Mercer says "they can do whatever they like with the whip" as recent chaos has been "deeply unfunny for normal people".
Felicity Cornelius-Mercer also tweets a picture of new prime minister as Beaker from The Muppets.
"The puerile nature of this leadership contest is embarrassing," Johnny Mercer said.
The Conservative MP's wife blamed "an afternoon of FA Cup football and England rugby".
The Tory MP for Plymouth Moor View had responsibility for veterans.
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Former Army officer will not vote for government legislation.
Have I Got News For You descended into a tense row over Mercer's alleged links to a bust financial firm.
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