Britain's Secretary of State for International Trade, Liam Fox arrives in Downing Street, London, Britain, December 4, 2018. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) - 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.