Boris Johnson’s many challenges – and how Tory MPs aim to capitalise
by Jamie Grierson from on (#5VBV2)
Analysis: Backbenchers are spotting opportunities to take advantage of a weakened leader
Boris Johnson and the Conservative party are facing crises on multiple fronts, all interconnected in various ways. As the pressure mounts on the prime minister, his MPs are spotting opportunities to take advantage of a weakened leader by pressing hard for different concessions.
Here we take a look at the challenges facing Johnson, and the demands he is facing from his MPs that may help them go away.
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