Embattled Sunak needs support but Tories are divided yet again

Prime minister is facing an appearance at the Covid inquiry and a vote on emergency Rwanda legislation

Rishi is heading for Theresa territory," says one Conservative backbencher, after a week in which Sunak appeared to lose control of his party.

A managerial prime minister squeezed by warring Tory factions, mired in a parliamentary battle and haunted by the missteps of their predecessor: Sunak will be wary of how May was ousted after struggling to get her flagship policy through the House of Commons.