British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could face a big crisis in election due next year with no change to his net approval rating. The number currently stands at minus 32%. Reports say that more than 100 Tories are likely to step down ahead of UK parliamentary polls even as the party suffered two byelection losses to the labor party. Watch to know more!

No change in PM Rishi Sunak's net approval ratings

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<p>British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party might be on the precipice of a mass exodus. As many as 100 MPs are planning to stand down before the parliamentary elections, according to a report by&nbsp;<em>The Times</em>, which cites senior Tory leaders.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A series of by-election losses and resignations, owing to scandals and protests over government policies have put the Sunak government in a crisis mode.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Many of the MPs fear they will lose their seats in the upcoming poll, while others are looking for jobs in the private sector.</p>

<p>According to experts, Tories are so far behind in the electoral race that top leaders are dropping the towel to avoid the post-election embarrassment.</p>

<p>“Why stick around to get smashed in an election and spend ten years in opposition,” one of the rebels was quoted as saying by the publication, adding that Sunak should stand down and let someone else lead the party.</p>

<p>This month alone, the likes of Sir Bob Neill, chair of the House of Commons justice committee, former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng and deputy chair Nickie Aiken have announced that they would be leaving parliament and not contest this year's election.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Tories struggling&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Since embattled former prime minister Boris Johnson led the party to a substantial majority at the 2019 General Election, the Conservatives have now lost 10 by-elections in a single parliamentary term. The latest defeats came in Wellingborough and Kingswood where Labour managed a 28.5 per cent and 16.4 per cent vote swing.</p>

<p>After the by-election victories earlier this week, Labour leader Kier Starmer said the message was clear that the "country is crying out for change".&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I was very pleased last night to see that we were clearly getting Tory switchers, in other words people who hadn’t voted for the Labour Party before, coming out last night and voting for the Labour Party in a by-election," said Starmer.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britains-labour-party-deals-double-blow-to-pm-sunaks-conservatives-691070"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Britain's Labour Party deals double blow to PM Sunak's Conservatives</strong></a></p>

<p>Sunak has not done himself or his party any favours by faltering big time on the economic front. Fresh data released earlier this week showed that the UK economy slipped into recession in the second half of 2023 and grew by just 0.1 per cent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The by-election results, coupled with the weak economic performance and the jumping of the ship by senior Tory leaders could prove disastrous for Sunak in the elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party might be on the precipice of a mass exodus. As many as 100 MPs are planning to stand down before the parliamentary elections, according to a report by The Times, which cites senior Tory leaders.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party might be on the precipice of a mass exodus. As many as 100 MPs are planning to stand down before the parliamentary elections, according to a report by The Times, which cites senior Tory leaders. A series of by-election losses and resignations, owing to scandals and protests over government policies have put the Sunak government in a crisis mode. Many of the MPs fear they will lose their seats in the upcoming poll, while others are looking for jobs in the private sector. According to experts, Tories are so far behind in the electoral race that top leaders are dropping the towel to avoid the post-election embarrassment. “Why stick around to get smashed in an election and spend ten years in opposition,” one of the rebels was quoted as saying by the publication, adding that Sunak should stand down and let someone else lead the party. This month alone, the likes of Sir Bob Neill, chair of the House of Commons justice committee, former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng and deputy chair Nickie Aiken have announced that they would be leaving parliament and not contest this year's election. Watch | Gravitas: Is Boris Johnson making a comeback? × Tories struggling Since embattled former prime minister Boris Johnson led the party to a substantial majority at the 2019 General Election, the Conservatives have now lost 10 by-elections in a single parliamentary term. The latest defeats came in Wellingborough and Kingswood where Labour managed a 28.5 per cent and 16.4 per cent vote swing. After the by-election victories earlier this week, Labour leader Kier Starmer said the message was clear that the "country is crying out for change". “I was very pleased last night to see that we were clearly getting Tory switchers, in other words people who hadn’t voted for the Labour Party before, coming out last night and voting for the Labour Party in a by-election," said Starmer. Also read | Britain's Labour Party deals double blow to PM Sunak's Conservatives Sunak has not done himself or his party any favours by faltering big time on the economic front. Fresh data released earlier this week showed that the UK economy slipped into recession in the second half of 2023 and grew by just 0.1 per cent. The by-election results, coupled with the weak economic performance and the jumping of the ship by senior Tory leaders could prove disastrous for Sunak in the elections. (With inputs from agencies)

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In a big embarrassment to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, his Conservative party has lost two seats to the Labour Party in a key by-election. This comes after UK slipped into recession, again, under Sunak's leadership. Some Tories now want Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson to come back. Will Sunak make way?

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<p>British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that he is totally up for a fight for the general elections expected to take place later this year. Sunak showed his determination to win another term for the ruling Conservative Party despite continuous series of opposition within the Tories.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an interview with The Times, the 43-year-old British-Indian leader pointed to the purportedly positive direction of the economy and prospects for a better future for the United Kingdom.</p>

<p>Sunak said, "At the beginning of this year, there is a sense that the country is heading in the right direction. Economic conditions have improved, mortgage rates are decreasing, and taxes have been reduced. I believe these pressures are easing, and we can make further progress throughout the year."</p>

<h2><strong>Hard work of British people should be rewarded: Rishi Sunak</strong></h2>

<p>The Conservative leader also pointed out what he said was his commitment to cutting taxes for hardworking individuals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's because those are my values, those are the values of my party. Hard work should be rewarded, and cutting taxes is the best way to ensure that individuals and their families can enjoy the fruits of their labour," he asserted.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;UK PM Rishi Sunak opens door to Boris Johnson</strong></p>

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<p>Sunak also added that discussions about tax cuts have been ongoing.</p>

<p>"None of us discuss these matters before budgets. Others may be over-interpreting. The Chancellor and I have made it clear that our long-term plan is to reduce taxes," he clarified.</p>

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<p>Amid high anti-incumbency sentiments among voters, the Conservative government led by Sunak continues to trail behind the Opposition Labour Party in surveys.</p>

<p>Sunak has affirmed his readiness for the upcoming battle in the UK elections. "I'm totally up for the fight," he declared.</p>

<p>Meanwhile Rishi Sunak also published his tax document summary, showing that he paid more than £508,308 ($641,942) in taxes as his total income rose to £2.23 million ($2.82mn) &nbsp;last year, 13 per cent up from the previous year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The British prime minister also realised £1.8 million ($2.27mn) profit from his investment in a US fund.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that he is totally up for a fight for the general elections expected to take place later this year. Sunak showed his determination to win another term for the ruling Conservative Party despite continuous series of opposition within the Tories.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that he is totally up for a fight for the general elections expected to take place later this year. Sunak showed his determination to win another term for the ruling Conservative Party despite continuous series of opposition within the Tories. In an interview with The Times, the 43-year-old British-Indian leader pointed to the purportedly positive direction of the economy and prospects for a better future for the United Kingdom. Sunak said, "At the beginning of this year, there is a sense that the country is heading in the right direction. Economic conditions have improved, mortgage rates are decreasing, and taxes have been reduced. I believe these pressures are easing, and we can make further progress throughout the year." Hard work of British people should be rewarded: Rishi Sunak The Conservative leader also pointed out what he said was his commitment to cutting taxes for hardworking individuals. "It's because those are my values, those are the values of my party. Hard work should be rewarded, and cutting taxes is the best way to ensure that individuals and their families can enjoy the fruits of their labour," he asserted. Also watch | UK PM Rishi Sunak opens door to Boris Johnson × Sunak also added that discussions about tax cuts have been ongoing. "None of us discuss these matters before budgets. Others may be over-interpreting. The Chancellor and I have made it clear that our long-term plan is to reduce taxes," he clarified. Also read | Rishi Sunak opens up on racism, says parents wanted him to speak without an accent to ‘fit in’ Amid high anti-incumbency sentiments among voters, the Conservative government led by Sunak continues to trail behind the Opposition Labour Party in surveys. Sunak has affirmed his readiness for the upcoming battle in the UK elections. "I'm totally up for the fight," he declared. Meanwhile Rishi Sunak also published his tax document summary, showing that he paid more than £508,308 ($641,942) in taxes as his total income rose to £2.23 million ($2.82mn) last year, 13 per cent up from the previous year. The British prime minister also realised £1.8 million ($2.27mn) profit from his investment in a US fund. (With inputs from agencies)

Britain: PM Rishi Sunak says he is ‘totally up for the fight’ to win UK general elections

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<p>British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday, (Feb 7&nbsp;) took&nbsp;a jibe at Labour Party leader Keir Starmer for his&nbsp;stance on gender identity. Sunak joked that the leader of the opposition party could not define what a woman was, as&nbsp;the mother of a murdered transgender attended parliament's&nbsp;question-and-answer session.</p>

<p>Last week, two teenagers were jailed for the murder of Brianna Ghey, who was stabbed 28 times with a hunting knife.</p>

<p>In an exchange with Labour leader Keir Starmer, who had said Ghey's mother was watching, Sunak said "defining a woman" was on the&nbsp;list of Starmer's broken promises, joking&nbsp;it had been "only 99 per cent of a U-turn".</p>

<p>Sunak&nbsp;said "a man is a man and a woman is a woman" and&nbsp;criticised Starmer, saying he "still does not know what a woman is".</p>

<p>In reply, Starmer said,&nbsp;"Of all the weeks to say that, when Brianna's mother is in this chamber. Shame. Parading as a man of integrity when he's got absolutely no responsibility."</p>

<p>Wednesday's jibe appeared to be in reference to a comment from Starmer, when questioned about his views on transgender issues last April, that 99.9 per cent of women "of course haven't got a penis".</p>

<p>Sunak's press secretary said the prime minister had been listing Labour's U-turns and to do so was "totally legitimate". She said she did not accept that it was a transphobic remark.</p>

<p>While a Labour spokeswoman told reporters: "We think the comments from him are deeply offensive to trans people and he should reflect on his response ... and apologise." Ghey's mother was due to meet Starmer after the session.</p>

<p>Sunak did not address Starmer's comment and did not respond to calls from other lawmakers to apologise.</p>

<p>Sky News reported on Wednesday night that the father of the murdered teenager, Peter Spooner, said he was shocked by the prime minister's comments and felt he "should apologise for his remarks".</p>

<p>At the end of the session, Sunak did pay tribute to Ghey's mother, saying: "What happened was an unspeakable and shocking tragedy...</p>

<p>"In the face of that, for her mother to demonstrate the compassion and empathy that she did last weekend, I thought demonstrated the very best of humanity in the face of seeing the very worst of humanity, and she deserves all our admiration and praise for that," said Sunak.</p>


British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday, (Feb 7 ) took a jibe at Labour Party leader Keir Starmer for his stance on gender identity. Sunak joked that the leader of the opposition party could not define what a woman was, as the mother of a murdered transgender attended parliament's question-and-answer session.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday, (Feb 7 ) took a jibe at Labour Party leader Keir Starmer for his stance on gender identity. Sunak joked that the leader of the opposition party could not define what a woman was, as the mother of a murdered transgender attended parliament's question-and-answer session. Last week, two teenagers were jailed for the murder of Brianna Ghey, who was stabbed 28 times with a hunting knife. In an exchange with Labour leader Keir Starmer, who had said Ghey's mother was watching, Sunak said "defining a woman" was on the list of Starmer's broken promises, joking it had been "only 99 per cent of a U-turn". Sunak said "a man is a man and a woman is a woman" and criticised Starmer, saying he "still does not know what a woman is". In reply, Starmer said, "Of all the weeks to say that, when Brianna's mother is in this chamber. Shame. Parading as a man of integrity when he's got absolutely no responsibility." Wednesday's jibe appeared to be in reference to a comment from Starmer, when questioned about his views on transgender issues last April, that 99.9 per cent of women "of course haven't got a penis". Sunak's press secretary said the prime minister had been listing Labour's U-turns and to do so was "totally legitimate". She said she did not accept that it was a transphobic remark. While a Labour spokeswoman told reporters: "We think the comments from him are deeply offensive to trans people and he should reflect on his response ... and apologise." Ghey's mother was due to meet Starmer after the session. Sunak did not address Starmer's comment and did not respond to calls from other lawmakers to apologise. Sky News reported on Wednesday night that the father of the murdered teenager, Peter Spooner, said he was shocked by the prime minister's comments and felt he "should apologise for his remarks". At the end of the session, Sunak did pay tribute to Ghey's mother, saying: "What happened was an unspeakable and shocking tragedy... "In the face of that, for her mother to demonstrate the compassion and empathy that she did last weekend, I thought demonstrated the very best of humanity in the face of seeing the very worst of humanity, and she deserves all our admiration and praise for that," said Sunak.

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak joked that the leader of the opposition Labour Party could not define what a woman was, during a parliamentary exchange on Wednesday that the mother of a murdered transgender girl had been invited to watch.

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UK PM Rishi Sunak opens the door to Boris Johnson's political comeback and tells of his pride in their time working together. Sunak admits there are "well-documented differences" between them but revealed he talked to his former boss just a few months ago.

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Rishi Sunak is under fire Labour party leader Keir Starmer slammed Sunak in the Parliamentary question hour that was after Sunak joked that the opposition leader could not define what a woman was.

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Rishi Sunak invited Tory backbenchers to dinner at a five-star hotel in London in an attempt to boost the morale of his troops. Watch the video to know more.

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<p>The United Kingdom (UK) warned on Saturday (Feb 4) that it is “too weak” to fight a prolonged war, adding that since Feb 2022, its stockpile of munitions was far below the level required to counter with certainty a threat from Russia. In a <strong><a href="https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/43178/documents/214880/default/">73-page report</a></strong>, the House of Commons Defence Committee said that the country's armed forces had deployed above their capacity in response to the worsening security situation.</p>

<p>"But all have capability shortfalls and stockpile shortages, and are losing personnel faster than they can recruit them," the report said. The committee said that the armed forces are also consistently overstretched, and this has negatively impacted retention as well as delayed the development of warfighting readiness.</p>

<p>"Either the Ministry of Defence must be fully funded to engage in operations whilst also developing warfighting readiness, or the Government must reduce the operational burden on the Armed Forces," the report added.</p>

<h2><strong>'Sustained ongoing investment needed'</strong></h2>

<p>The defence committee said that to be able to fight a sustained, high-intensity war, the military requires sustained ongoing investment. "There is no easy answer to these problems. We recognise that the Government is considering options for improving recruitment and retention of personnel whilst also aiming to reform its procurement system with a view to building industrial capacity so that munitions stockpiles can be replenished," the committee said.</p>

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<p>It added that it welcomed the above initiatives but highlighted that previous reforms have not had the desired effect.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is clear that the Government will never achieve warfighting or strategic readiness without a thriving industrial base and without an offer that can attract, develop and sustain enough service personnel skilled to meet the increasing and evolving military challenges that we as a nation face. These reforms need to work, and at pace," the report further said.</p>

<h2><strong>The concerns about Russia's war in Ukraine</strong></h2>

<p>The committee also said on Saturday that Russia's war in Ukraine, which started in late Feb 2022, has fundamentally changed the threat — demonstrating that Russia has both the capability and intent to prosecute a war in Europe. "This requires a wholesale shift in approach towards warfighting resilience both in the UK and Allies," it said.</p>

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<p>Professor Justin Bronk from the Royal United Services Institute said that when it comes to fighting Russians, “We would have to beat them on the ground, but, ultimately, our armies will never be resourced or the size required to beat them land for land.”</p>

<p>“Our strategy is predicated, as is the entire Western military instrument, on air superiority. Put bluntly, we have a Russia problem if we cannot establish air superiority over where we have to fight,” Professor Bronk said.<br />
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<em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The United Kingdom (UK) warned on Saturday (Feb 4) that it is “too weak” to fight a prolonged war, adding that since Feb 2022, its stockpile of munitions was far below the level required to counter with certainty a threat from Russia.

The United Kingdom (UK) warned on Saturday (Feb 4) that it is “too weak” to fight a prolonged war, adding that since Feb 2022, its stockpile of munitions was far below the level required to counter with certainty a threat from Russia. In a 73-page report, the House of Commons Defence Committee said that the country's armed forces had deployed above their capacity in response to the worsening security situation. "But all have capability shortfalls and stockpile shortages, and are losing personnel faster than they can recruit them," the report said. The committee said that the armed forces are also consistently overstretched, and this has negatively impacted retention as well as delayed the development of warfighting readiness. "Either the Ministry of Defence must be fully funded to engage in operations whilst also developing warfighting readiness, or the Government must reduce the operational burden on the Armed Forces," the report added. 'Sustained ongoing investment needed' The defence committee said that to be able to fight a sustained, high-intensity war, the military requires sustained ongoing investment. "There is no easy answer to these problems. We recognise that the Government is considering options for improving recruitment and retention of personnel whilst also aiming to reform its procurement system with a view to building industrial capacity so that munitions stockpiles can be replenished," the committee said. Also read | US, UK carry out joint air raids against Houthi targets in Yemen, hit 36 sites It added that it welcomed the above initiatives but highlighted that previous reforms have not had the desired effect. "It is clear that the Government will never achieve warfighting or strategic readiness without a thriving industrial base and without an offer that can attract, develop and sustain enough service personnel skilled to meet the increasing and evolving military challenges that we as a nation face. These reforms need to work, and at pace," the report further said. The concerns about Russia's war in Ukraine The committee also said on Saturday that Russia's war in Ukraine, which started in late Feb 2022, has fundamentally changed the threat — demonstrating that Russia has both the capability and intent to prosecute a war in Europe. "This requires a wholesale shift in approach towards warfighting resilience both in the UK and Allies," it said. Also watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv's case of Moscow violating genocide convention moves to top court × Professor Justin Bronk from the Royal United Services Institute said that when it comes to fighting Russians, “We would have to beat them on the ground, but, ultimately, our armies will never be resourced or the size required to beat them land for land.” “Our strategy is predicated, as is the entire Western military instrument, on air superiority. Put bluntly, we have a Russia problem if we cannot establish air superiority over where we have to fight,” Professor Bronk said. (With inputs from agencies)

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Rishi Sunak wins 1st vote in house of lords on Rwanda Asylum law. Sunak wins with decisive vote count of 206 in favour & 84 against. The Rwanda bill proposes to send Asylum seekers arriving in UK back to Rwanda. In 2024, over 1,000 asylum seekers arrived in the UK. Watch to know more!

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The UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a comprehensive ban on the sale and purchase of disposable vapes. The government is also seeking to make vaping less appealing to children by restricting some sweet and fruity flavours. Watch to know more!

UK Govt to ban disposable vapes to prevent their use by children

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A fresh civil war has erupted within the Conservatives after a top ally called for Rishi Sunak to be sacked and replaced. Sunak is facing questions over his leadership among members of the party.

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<p>A fourth prime ministerial change of guard in London's Downing Street is being plotted by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party colleagues, whom the Indian-origin politician has outfoxed in recent years to become the prime minister, a report in The Times newspaper indicated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rishi Sunak, who took over the helm of affairs in the UK after Boris Johnson's exit triggered by the 'partygate' scandal and Liz Truss' inability to steer the economy in a better direction, is reportedly being targeted by individuals linked to Suella Braverman, Robert Jenrick and Jacob Rees-Mogg.</p>

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<p>Sir Jacob William Rees-Mogg is a British politician and member of the Conservative Party serving as the Member of Parliament for North East Somerset since 2010. While Suella Braverman is a Conservative heavyweight who served as Home Secretary under Prime Minister Liz Truss and is widely seen as a rival to Sunak&nbsp;within the Conservative Party circles.</p>

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<p>Robert Jenrick served as Minister of State for Immigration from 2022 to 2023 and is reported to be the person who stirred opposition to Sunak's much-debated Rwanda plan to combat illegal immigration in the United Kingdom.</p>

<h2><strong>Spotlight on Tories' showing in May 2024 by-elections</strong></h2>

<p>The Times report claimed that potential&nbsp;poor performance in May's local elections could be the cue to strike Sunak by individuals linked with his Tory colleagues. These colleagues, such as Braverman, are&nbsp;deemed antagonistic towards Sunak.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report added that while Sunak's position is safe for now, those plotting to get rid of him are preparing for a campaign of attrition between now and the local elections on May 2.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The May by-elections are expected to be the "moment of maximum" danger for the UK prime minister.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One senior Tory leader told the publication: "There was a school of thought that Simon Clarke had jumped and expected others to follow and been surprised that no one else had. That is not the case. I expect there to be a constant dribble of people coming forward to call for a change in leadership in a bid to gradually destabilise Sunak in the run-up to the local elections. Once those are over, Sunak could face a challenge. Those who oppose him believe that things can’t get any worse and want him to take ownership of the mess before they seek to install a new leader."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A fourth prime ministerial change of guard in London's Downing Street is being plotted by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party colleagues, whom the Indian-origin politician has outfoxed in recent years to become the prime minister, a report in The Times newspaper indicated.

A fourth prime ministerial change of guard in London's Downing Street is being plotted by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party colleagues, whom the Indian-origin politician has outfoxed in recent years to become the prime minister, a report in The Times newspaper indicated. Rishi Sunak, who took over the helm of affairs in the UK after Boris Johnson's exit triggered by the 'partygate' scandal and Liz Truss' inability to steer the economy in a better direction, is reportedly being targeted by individuals linked to Suella Braverman, Robert Jenrick and Jacob Rees-Mogg. Also watch | Gravitas Plus: The untold story of Rishi Sunak × Sir Jacob William Rees-Mogg is a British politician and member of the Conservative Party serving as the Member of Parliament for North East Somerset since 2010. While Suella Braverman is a Conservative heavyweight who served as Home Secretary under Prime Minister Liz Truss and is widely seen as a rival to Sunak within the Conservative Party circles. Also read | UK PM Sunak at centre of Tory breakdown over 'secret election talks' with Dominic Cummings Robert Jenrick served as Minister of State for Immigration from 2022 to 2023 and is reported to be the person who stirred opposition to Sunak's much-debated Rwanda plan to combat illegal immigration in the United Kingdom. Spotlight on Tories' showing in May 2024 by-elections The Times report claimed that potential poor performance in May's local elections could be the cue to strike Sunak by individuals linked with his Tory colleagues. These colleagues, such as Braverman, are deemed antagonistic towards Sunak. The report added that while Sunak's position is safe for now, those plotting to get rid of him are preparing for a campaign of attrition between now and the local elections on May 2. The May by-elections are expected to be the "moment of maximum" danger for the UK prime minister. One senior Tory leader told the publication: "There was a school of thought that Simon Clarke had jumped and expected others to follow and been surprised that no one else had. That is not the case. I expect there to be a constant dribble of people coming forward to call for a change in leadership in a bid to gradually destabilise Sunak in the run-up to the local elections. Once those are over, Sunak could face a challenge. Those who oppose him believe that things can’t get any worse and want him to take ownership of the mess before they seek to install a new leader." (With inputs from agencies)

Danger looms on Rishi Sunak as crafty Tories plot to throw him out of Downing Street: Report

A former adviser to Rishi Sunak who conducted polling for Downing Street is working with a group of Tory rebels plotting to oust the prime minister. Sunak is facing questions over his leadership among members of the party.

UK: Former Adviser to Rishi Sunak working with Tory rebels to oust him

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