Tory MPs hold back from move against Boris Johnson over fear of reprisals

Newer MPs in particular worried about being targeted by whips if they go public or their name leaks, say rebels

Tory MPs including a junior minister are holding back from submitting letters of no confidence in Boris Johnson over fears their names will leak and they will face reprisals from the whips.

Rebel Conservatives trying to orchestrate enough names to oust the prime minister say many MPs, particularly newer ones, are concerned about the privacy of the process.