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Tory rebels plot against Rishi Sunak ahead of challenging local elections

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The defection of a Tory MP to Labour and perilous local contests are heightening the threat of a leadership challenge against the Prime Minister.

Rishi Sunak is bracing for one of the toughest weeks of his premiership as Tory rebels plot to oust him in anticipation of disastrous local elections results.

The defection of a Conservative ex-health minister to Labour further upped the pressure on the Tory leader. The defection prompted a faction of unhappy Tory MPs to release a five-point plan to follow the removal of Mr Sunak, with “quick-win” measures aimed at turning around the party’s fortunes under a new leader before a general election.

But the possible defeat of the two most high-profile Tory regional mayors – Andy Street in the West Midlands and Tees Valley’s Ben Houchen – is what could ultimately push wavering Tories into submitting letters of no confidence in Mr Sunak, with 52 needed to trigger a vote. Most Westminster analysts expect this to mean October or November, but a drubbing in the local contests could force Mr Sunak’s hand.

But Conservative rebels said it was time to put an end to “broken pledges”, and that their 100-day plan, “with the right messenger”, was the only way to avoid an electoral wipeout.

 

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