Right-wing Conservative MPs are considering Penny Mordaunt to lead the Tories into the next election, potentially ousting Rishi Sunak. However, John Rentoul from The Independent believes it's unlikely before the general election. Current polling suggests Mordaunt might lose her seat, prompting warnings against a leadership switch.
🔴 A core group of Right-wing Tory MPs have openly discussed ousting Rishi Sunak and replacing him with a “unity candidate” such as Tom Tugendhat at a series of meetings since the weekend https://t.co/bJUIkl5o9X
Penny Mordaunt: 'I'm getting on with my job' amid claims some Tories want her to replace Rishi Sunak https://t.co/xq3Tam8uUY
🔵 Penny Mordaunt is at risk of losing her seat at the next election, according to current polling – leading allies of Rishi Sunak to warn against a leadership switch https://t.co/t0o2aF0e4y
The Independent’s John Rentoul says there is “no way” Penny Mordaunt will replace Rishi Sunak as PM before the general election. “You first have to get to the point where half of Tory MPs are going to vote to get rid of Rishi.” @iancollinsuk https://t.co/MKicimxsvV
Penny Mordaunt sparks fury as she fails to rule out leadership plot - Sunak allies hit back https://t.co/kWkuB34XUw
🔵 A group of Right-wing Conservative MPs believe Penny Mordaunt should lead the Tories into the next election, The Telegraph understands, as they consider a plot to oust Rishi Sunak Find out more👇 https://t.co/jUhD3egFnb https://t.co/MYKWPivsFD