Sunak’s advisers ready to ‘let Rishi be Rishi’ – but don’t call it a reset

British PM preparing to channel Margaret Thatcher at party conference in attempt to cast aside Tory turmoil

Rishi Sunak was installed as the UK's prime minister nearly a year ago to bring stability to a country, economy and political party in turmoil wreaked by his two predecessors. His staid strategy to keep the Conservatives in government has plugged some holes in the sinking ship - but not yetmade it seaworthy again.

With Sunak's personal ratings dwindling, Conservative MPs getting restless and a general election fast approaching, Downing Street has drawn a line under the past 12 months and set its sights on the next.