Five more Conservative MPs are preparing to submit letters of no confidence in Boris Johnson , according to reports. A member of the government could even join the plotters after the publication of Sue Gray’s ‘update’ on Downing Street parties failed to quell discontent within the Conservative Party . On Wednesday, three more Tory MPs confirmed publicly that they had written to 1922 Committee chairman Sir Graham Brady, who needs to receive 54 letters before a vote is triggered. It now means that 13 backbenchers have told the PM to go due to his handling of ‘partygate’, that has provoked such anger among the electorate. They could be about to be joined by five more rebel MPs as early as today, The Times reported. The latest plan to oust the PM has been dubbed by some as the ‘cream tea coup’ as two of the MPs to speak out – Anthony Mangnall and Sir Gary Streeter – represent seats in Devon. Mr Johnson himself however has rejected calls to resign and said he … [Read more...] about ‘Cream tea coup’ could see five more MPs call for Boris Johnson to resign today
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‘It’s because he took us out of EU!’ Labour baroness says Brexit bashing behind Boris coup
Boris Johnson criticism linked to Brexit claims Kate Hoey Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Baroness Hoey has robustly defended Boris Johnson in the House of Lords in the midst of the Partygate storm threatening to sweep the Prime Minister out of Number 10. The Brexit supporting peer took a firm stand against the lockdown breaching parties in Whitehall and the behaviour of the Prime Minister himself, but also delivered a clear slap down on critics of the Prime Minister who she believed held a grudge over Mr Johnson's leading role in Brexit. Related articles 'There's a gun on the table' EU 'very anxious' as Brexit tensions rise … [Read more...] about ‘It’s because he took us out of EU!’ Labour baroness says Brexit bashing behind Boris coup
Britain plots rival summit to Davos to woo international elite
Britain is drawing up plans for a two-yearly investment summit that would rival Davos amid concerns from Downing Street that the Switzerland gathering has become a party town. The Government is in the early stages of putting together the summit expected to be launched in autumn 2023 after Davos was shunned by many top political and business leaders this year. Ministers have not decided on a location for the summit to woo foreign investment into the UK but plan on holding it at a two-yearly interval, though no final decision has been made. The UK did not send any of its top ministers to the World Economic Forum in Davos this year and a number of regulars from finance, including JPMorgan boss Jamie Dimon and Goldman Sachs chief David Solomon, have also not shown up. Only one G7 leader, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, is attending this year, while Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor, have stayed away as they draw up plans to alleviate the cost-of-living crisis. … [Read more...] about Britain plots rival summit to Davos to woo international elite