UNP MP Vadivel Suresh, who had yesterday met with former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has pledged his support to UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe this morning. 

With his support, the number of UNP MPs said to have deflected to the Sirisena-Rajapaksa camp has dwindled. 

Also yesterday, UNP MP Wasantha Senanayake, who had initially pledged his support to former President Rajapaksa, arrived at Temple Trees to support Wickremesinghe.  

Ananda Aluthgamage is now the only MP to have shifted allegiance.