‘Massive anger’: 40% of grassroots Tories want Boris Johnson to quit

Survey finds widespread discontent as MPs inundated with emails about Downing Street parties scandal

There is massive anger" among grassroots Conservative party supporters over the Downing Street parties scandal, the head of a leading group has said as its survey found 40% thought Boris Johnson should resign.

Ed Costelloe, chairman of Grassroots Conservatives, said it had been years since the group last polled its supporters and followers but it felt compelled by the unique" nature of the public mood.