Boris Johnson’s allies doubtful he could make comeback

Supporters privately concede appetite for ex-PM's return is depleting after post-Brexit deal humiliation

Boris Johnson's supporters are increasingly doubtful he could make a comeback as prime minister after being humiliated" over his post-Brexit deal with the European Union.

Though allies have been agitating for Johnson's return in an attempt to try to reverse the Conservatives' stubbornly low poll ratings, some privately conceded the appetite among sceptics of Rishi Sunak to challenge their leader was depleting.