UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing mounting pressure from within his own Conservative Party, as discussions about replacing him before the next general election intensify amid his worst week in office. This comes amid a series of gaffes, poor media management, and visible party defects, leading to a significant decline in poll ratings for Sunak's leadership. Cabinet ministers have held private discussions exploring the possibility of appointing a caretaker leader, with Nigel Farage mentioned as a potential replacement by Allister Heath. This situation is further complicated by Sunak's insistence that the party is united, despite the turmoil and calls for his replacement by figures such as Kevin Hollinrake and Mel Stride. The resignation of James Heappey as armed forces minister adds to Sunak's challenges, highlighting issues within the government's defence strategy. Ian Dunt noted Sunak's fecklessness, and an ex-No 10 aide described Sunak as being 'paralysed' by the turmoil within the 'feral' Tory Party.
Rishi Sunak's woes deepen as defence minister James Heappey 'quits' amid bitter row over funding - joining Tory MP exodus after struggling PM ruled out May election https://t.co/sw9xd6KDo3 https://t.co/PsZMRHhGx9
Rishi Sunak suffers major blow as armed forces minister QUITS unexpectedly https://t.co/ZVOeeDpZjF
'This is a huge blow for Rishi Sunak - he's not seen as strong on defence.' @NatashaC and @TomSwarbrick1 discuss how the Prime Minister's week has gone 'from bad to worse' as armed forces minister, James Heappey, resigns. https://t.co/YyvfZljNdc
JAMES HEAPPEY TO RESIGN AS ARMED FORCES MINISTER IN BLOW TO SUNAK - THE TIMES
🌤️Top morning news: 🔹#NASA is preparing for the threat of an 'internet apocalypse' due to an approaching solar storm expected by 2025. 🔹In the #UK, there are discussions about replacing Prime Minister Sunak, Bloomberg reports. The main question of these discussions is… https://t.co/NwG9etkfu9
Rishi Sunak will be ‘paralysed’ by turmoil in ‘feral’ Tory Party, ex-No 10 aide says @janemerrick23 reports: https://t.co/P9KFNd8khm
🇬🇧⚡️Members of the UK cabinet are discussing the possibility of replacing Rishi Sunak as head of the country's government ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections before the end of the year, Bloomberg reports, citing informed sources. Only Globalist shills may apply
Sunak won’t have anyone left by May at this point https://t.co/tQaqTbQYmy
Pressure mounts on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak amid leadership questions https://t.co/JYW3kfAXvF https://t.co/rWGWeml52T
The UK is discussing a replacement for Prime Minister Sunak - Bloomberg. The main question in these discussions is whether the interim leader will be able to "contain a much-feared surge in the opposition Labor Party." https://t.co/Hvj9zhjjnL
Members of the British cabinet are discussing the possibility of replacing Rishi Sunak ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections before the end of the year, Bloomberg reports, citing informed sources. https://t.co/1zNfYSiCwi
Could we soon be looking at another prime minister before the next election? Rishi Sunak can’t take many more bad headlines, writes @peterfranklin_ 👇 https://t.co/EVer9o9wXz
Looks like there are moves afoot to oust Sunak before the election.
Rishi Sunak has insisted his Conservative Party is “united”, despite some Tories calling for him to be replaced in No 10 before a general election.
Cabinet Ministers Hold Talks Over ‘Replacing Rishi Sunak Before General Election’ - The Telegraph https://t.co/TkXf536yn2
Sunak’s Woes Prompt Ministers To Question Whether He Can Hang On - BBG https://t.co/hlurTjdxZ6
Blooming reporting Cabinet ministers have held private discussions exploring the possibility the party might be forced to replace Sunak before the general election later this year. Have they now approached Larry the cat? 🐈 #GeneralElection2024 https://t.co/ytLlnDXdDB
How former PMs could steal spotlight from Rishi Sunak on campaign trail Rishi Sunak is the first party leader with four former prime ministers at the political front line - how will he manage these backseat drivers? @janemerrick23 reports https://t.co/HBSuHjXHtW
🚨 NEW: Cabinet ministers have discussed whether the Tories might be forced to replace Rishi Sunak before the next general elecion [@Telegraph]
Bloomberg are reporting right now that Cabinet Ministers are discussing replacing Sunak as PM. In an organised briefing, the two ministers say it would happen if a clear alternative emerged who didn’t need a full leadership battle. The only name I can think of is…..Farage.
Can Rishi Sunak hang on? Cabinet ministers have been holding talks to explore whether they could put a caretaker leader in to replace him ahead of the election. via @alexwickham @kitty_donaldson https://t.co/gwSUUjL0gH
🔴 Cabinet ministers have discussed whether the Tories might be forced to replace Rishi Sunak before the next general election, according to a report. Follow the latest updates here 👇 https://t.co/VcYAYWK1NL https://t.co/NLroTqbbe2
In recent days, #UK Cabinet ministers have held private discussions exploring the possibility the party might be forced to replace PM #RishiSunak before an election due later this year, according to people familiar with the matter. https://t.co/2uFCtu4NII
NEW: — in recent days Cabinet ministers held talks exploring the possibility the Tories might have to replace Sunak before the election — ministers remain supportive and don’t want to change leader, but pressure meant they felt need to consider Plan B https://t.co/b89RRDMzB9
“One way or the other, the old order is finished, as Rishi Sunak is about to discover.” - @AllisterHeath Nigel Farage's return would be an extinction-level event for the Tories https://t.co/3lPEmH24KS
Sunak’s woes prompt UK ministers to question whether he can hang on as prime minister https://t.co/Mpy0x9fpxx via @alexwickham @kitty_donaldson https://t.co/Mm7GdMTp8c
“Things are bad. But is this the beginning of the end for Sunak? Will he be deposed before the general election?” 📫 @freddiejh8 https://t.co/MoxQCaaF5u
EXC via @alexwickham & me In recent days, Cabinet ministers have held private discussions exploring the possibility the Conservatives might be forced to replace Rishi Sunak before a UK election due later this year https://t.co/WYRI2ETflq
Rishi Sunak has had support from the vast majority of Conservative politicians who were convinced another change of leader would do far more political damage than keeping him. Some senior Tories are starting to wonder if that’s changing. https://t.co/X3mVRQ50nO
“Since Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister, the polls have gone from almost hopeful to bad, worse and even more disastrous.” 🖊️ @RMCunliffe https://t.co/PttCDjeE6h
“I just wonder if a whole series of things are coming together to cause a perfect storm against Sunak.” Do the Tories just ‘not have a hope in hell’ heading into the fifth year of the parliament? @maitlis | @jonsopel | @lewis_goodall | @GlobalPlayer https://t.co/p0InMipo1i
“Things are bad. But is this the beginning of the end for Sunak? Will he be deposed before the general election?” 📫 Today’s Morning Call with @freddiejh8 https://t.co/DTzSbxKaSI
Opinion | In Rishi Sunak’s worst week yet, his fecklessness is astonishing Sunak's Conservative Party defects are now visible for all to see 🖋 @IanDunt https://t.co/esWK97egcD
“You know it’s bad when only Sunak ultras (Kevin Hollinrake and Mel Stride) are sent to absorb the flak from the media.” 📫 Today’s Morning Call with @freddiejh8 https://t.co/W0BYJ9U71s
“The Prime Minister’s gaffes and poor media management are weakening his already precarious position.” 📫 Today’s Morning Call with @freddiejh8 https://t.co/lcJZaZ8D2U