Even MPs loyal to the Prime Minister fear he will be in trouble if the party suffers catastrophic defeats in crucial mayoral and local council polls on Thursday.
A 'stop Penny Mordaunt ' campaign is under way among Tory MPs amid predictions she could be crowned party leader unopposed if Rishi Sunak is forced out by a local election meltdown this week.
One Red Wall MP claimed Ms Mordaunt – famous for her role in holding the ceremonial Sword of State at last year's coronation of King Charles – was the only potential rival with the 'charisma to move the dial' if the PM went. One Red Wall MP claimed Ms Mordaunt – famous for her role in holding the ceremonial Sword of State at last year's coronation of King Charles – was the only potential rival with the 'charisma to move the dial' if the PM went
Many Tories are already bracing themselves for defeat in London, where sitting Labour mayor Sadiq Khan is expected to be re-elected. And even many MPs critical of Mr Sunak say the idea of yet another change of leader is absurd, and that voters are weary of 'that particular psycho-drama'.
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