British trade minister Fox, cabinet min. Lidington to back PM May in confidence vote

British trade minister Liam Fox and cabinet office minister David Lidington said they will support Prime Minister Theresa May in a vote of confidence taking place later on Wednesday.

"I will support the Prime Minister @theresa_may tonight," Fox, a prominent supporter of Brexit, said on Twitter.

"This is a totally inappropriate time to have a contest. The country expects us to provide stability not damaging division."

Lidington, May's de facto deputy, also said she had his full support. 

(With inputs from agencies.)