It was hard to imagine back at the beginning of December that in less than a year Prime Minister Boris Johnson could be facing a confidence vote by his own MPs.
Even at the beginning of last week, it was difficult to find anybody who could confidently predict that enough Tory MPs would put in a letter to the backbench 1922 Committee.
But today, Sir Graham Brady, the chairman of the committee, said in a statement: “The threshold of 15% of the parliamentary party seeking a vote of confidence in the leader of the Conservative Party has been exceeded.
“In accordance with the rules, a ballot will be held between 1800 and 2000 today Monday 6 June."
That means we should know tonight if Tory MPs have given Boris Johnson his marching orders. But what do you think?
Let us know in the comments section.
Following Sir Graham's announcement, a Downing Street spokeswoman said: “Tonight is a chance to end months of speculation and allow the Government to draw a line and move on, delivering on the people’s priorities.
“The PM welcomes the opportunity to make his case to MPs and will remind them that when they’re united and focused on the issues that matter to voters there is no more formidable political force.”
The Cabinet have been out in force to support Boris Johnson, several of them saying the PM has "got the big calls right."
But Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said Tory MPs should show leadership and remove Boris Johnson in the confidence vote.
And Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said: "It's judgment day for Conservative MPs and their sleaze-ridden Prime Minister.
“If they fail to sack Boris Johnson, it will be an insult to all those who made sacrifices and suffered while he partied.”
Do you think Tory MPs will now remove Boris Johnson? Or do you think he'll remain in office. Let us know in the comments section.
