Tory rebels are reportedly plotting to change the rules so they can force another 'no confidence' vote in a bid to oust Boris Johnson.
Under existing rules, they will have to wait until 12 months after the recent confidence vote before they launch a fresh challenge to the Prime Minister's leadership. Mr Johnson won that vote despite 148 Tory MPs voting against him.
However, amid renewed questions over his judgment, there are suggestions that the upcoming elections for the 1922 Committee’s executive could focus on a compromise proposal to allow a vote sooner. The Telegraph reports that rebel MPs are planning to overhaul 1922 Committee rules to allow them to vote him out sooner.
