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Retirement of influential Conservative power broker does not necessarily signal a ‘sinking ship’, but it is a blow to Sunak
Wings of party say junking prime minister’s entire platform leaves her without authority
Prime minister looks crushed as Conservative MPs turn on their leader at Westminster
Ballot of Conservative MPs to take place on Monday evening
Leading critic of UK prime minister says there is a 55% chance of ballot this week on his future as leader
Fragile truce after MP’s defection to Labour and David Davis telling PM to quit brings critics back onside
Mood among Tory MPs said to be sulphurous, with PM’s leadership also facing key test in by-election
PM claims virus could be beaten by spring as he faces anger of business and own MPs over restrictions for England
Restrictions portrayed as harmful to economy or personal freedom as 42 Conservatives vote against
Johnson’s advisers want tougher measures to curb Covid-19, but face opposition from some Tory MPs
Broad support for plan to defeat Johnson in next week’s vote on emergency powers
Arrivals from some countries could be exempt from self-isolation rules for fear of damage to travel industry
Brexiters face a rearguard action that could prevent the UK from leaving the EU at all
House of Commons to vote on Tuesday on proposals to break parliamentary impasse
Westminster frustration over delay to Brexit vote prompted unsuccessful leadership challenge
Sterling climbs 1% after 159 Conservative MPs express public support for prime minister
Tory rebels secure 48 names needed to trigger confidence vote against prime minister
Backbench 1922 committee chair Graham Brady among those recognised with new year awards
Intervention on eve of Tory conference scuppers premier’s plan to reassert control
Radical reform includes concessions to appease fears over social division
Policy on selective education will be early test for prime minister, writes Sebastian Payne
Home secretary to become prime minister as backbench MPs’ committee rules out fresh challenge
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