Boris Johnson’s position is looking precarious
Poor polls and Partygate are prodding more Tory MPs to move against him
Something is shifting in Westminster. In January, when the scandal over parties held in Downing Street during covid-19 lockdowns flared, some Conservative mps talked of ousting Boris Johnson. A vote of confidence in Mr Johnson’s leadership would be triggered if 54 Tory mps send letters demanding one to a party grandee. That threshold was not met; the moment passed.
This article appeared in the Britain section of the print edition under the headline “What changed?”
Britain June 4th 2022
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