But the mood around parliament remains fraught amid rising tensions between backbenchers and the government. Tory MPs grapple with nervous colleagues asking whether they want to back or sack Johnson. Many are holding off on deciding whether to commit regicide until the parties report by civil servant Sue Gray surfaces. Some of those who have not yet put in a letter privately said they would vote against Johnson in such a scenario. Tory MPs will have to keep their brave faces on as they prepare to endure another prime minister’s questions on Wednesday where Johnson has to field questions about No 10 parties.

Source: The Guardian January 19, 2022 20:32 UTC