Rishi Sunak is confronted with a significant crisis, with “deeply unhappy” Conservative Party MPs already preparing letters of no confidence in the Prime Minister, fueled by a furious outpouring of rage over his massive Cabinet reshuffle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boris Johnson announced his withdrawal from the Conservative leadership election last Sunday night, effectively ending hopes of a stunning comeback. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Penny Mordaunt also announced her resignation on Monday, clearing the way for Mr Sunak to be formally announced as the next Prime Minister – without a vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, in the midst of a major crisis, some “deeply unhappy” MPs on the right of the party are already preparing letters to Sir Graham Brady, Chairman of the 1922 Committee, asking for a vote of new confidence in Mr Sunak, according to Express.co.uk political editor David Maddox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He claimed that Mr Sunak’s Cabinet changes have fueled their rage, with “a number of sacked ministers” believing he failed to keep his promise of a “big tent” government that “took in the different wings of the party.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s another sign of the deep schisms that have torn the Conservative Party apart in recent months, and have gotten worse under Liz Truss’s leadership.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Rishi Sunak is confronted with a significant crisis, with “deeply unhappy” Conservative Party MPs already preparing letters of no confidence in the Prime Minister, fueled by a furious outpouring of … <\/p>\n