‘Catastrophic’: what Tories are saying about their local election losses

Backbenchers and councillors call on Boris Johnson to take a good, strong look in the mirror'

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Boris Johnson is facing the wrath of senior Conservatives frustrated at his leadership and doubtful about his usefulness as an electoral asset in the aftermath of a difficult set of results for the party.

David Simmonds, MP for Ruislip