A series of Conservative MPs have called for Liz Truss to step down following a day of almost unparalleled political chaos that left dozens of other Tories unsure about whether they even hold the party whip after rebelling in a Commons vote.

Three more MPs joined the ranks of those saying publicly that the prime minister should step down: Henry Smith, the Crawley MP; Gary Streeter, who represents South West Devon; and Sheryll Murray, MP for South East Cornwall.

The total number of such MPs still remains below about a dozen, but many more believe the same in private, adding to the pressure on Truss.

Downing Street has denied that there is any change to Liz Truss’s plan to stay in No 10 beyond the fiscal plan on 31 October.

A spokesperson for the prime minister told reporters:

No plans for any change. The prime minister will continue beyond the 31st.

They added that Truss “acknowledges yesterday was a difficult day”. They said:

She recognises the public wanted to see the government focusing less on politics and more on delivering their priorities. That is also what the prime minister wants.

You saw her take action yesterday and make a number of difficult decisions. She ensured the public can take confidence in the importance of the ministerial code, she provided reassurance to pensioners worried about the rising cost of living. And she took further steps on safeguarding energy security.

She’s also working with the chancellor on delivering economic stability and growth.