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Articles tagged with: 1922 Comittee
Senior Tories Resist Pressure To Shorten Leadership Contest
Political parties
Senior Tories Resist Pressure To Shorten Leadership Contest
Senior Conservative MPs are not expected to shorten the contest to choose the party's next leader despite public calls to do so from some of the candidates.
Lord Lexden reviews: 'Bloody Panico! or, Whatever Happened to The Tory Party'
Books & culture
By Lord Lexden
Lord Lexden reviews: 'Bloody Panico! or, Whatever Happened to The Tory Party'
Angry and fast-moving, Geoffrey Wheatcroft’s powerful attempt to understand what has gone wrong in the Tory Party is rooted in despair
Tory MPs Pressured To Declare Leadership Bids By Next Week
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Tory MPs Pressured To Declare Leadership Bids By Next Week
Conservative MPs are likely to have to declare their bids to become party leader by the end of next week and fight the contest over Parliament's summer recess.
Tory MP Accuses New 1922 Chair Of Lacking 'Proper Mandate'
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Tory MP Accuses New 1922 Chair Of Lacking "Proper Mandate"
Conservative MP Mark Francois angrily confronted the newly elected chair of the 1922 Committee Bob Blackman in a parliamentary bar on Tuesday night, accusing Blackman of not having “a proper mandate”.
Bob Blackman Elected 1922 Committee Chair Amid Chaotic Scenes
Parliament
Bob Blackman Elected 1922 Committee Chair Amid Chaotic Scenes
Bob Blackman has been elected as the chair of the Conservative Party's influential 1922 committee.
Rishi Sunak Lists Tory Wins In Letter To MPs Aimed At Lifting Spirits
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Rishi Sunak Lists Tory Wins In Letter To MPs Aimed At Lifting Spirits
Rishi Sunak has written to Conservative MPs listing what he believes the party has achieved, in a bid to lift spirits as he warns of tough times and a “difficult fight” in the local elections.
‘Meticulous’: Lord Lexden reviews 'The 1922 Committee: Power Behind the Scenes'
Books & culture
By Lord Lexden
‘Meticulous’: Lord Lexden reviews 'The 1922 Committee: Power Behind the Scenes'
With unrestricted access to its records, Lord Norton’s masterful account sheds fresh light on the workings of this mysterious committee
The true origin of the 1922 Committee
Political parties
By Lord Norton of Louth
The true origin of the 1922 Committee
Lord Norton corrects misunderstandings around how the 1922 Committee came into being
100 years of the 1922 Committee
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By Lord Brady
100 years of the 1922 Committee
Sir Graham Brady, the longest-serving chair of the 1922 Committee, explains its rich history and the evolution of its role
Top Stories: Keir Starmer Questions Why Dominic Raab Is Still In Post, Unions Warn Of More Strikes
Defence
Top Stories: Keir Starmer Questions Why Dominic Raab Is Still In Post, Unions Warn Of More Strikes
Keir Starmer challenged the Prime Minister at Prime Minister’s Questions on why the deputy prime minister still has a job despite allegations of bullying after Nadhim Zahawi was sacked over his tax affairs.
The Nusrat Ghani interview: 'It is more difficult now being an MP than it has been for a long time'
Parliament
By Tali Fraser
The Nusrat Ghani interview: "It is more difficult now being an MP than it has been for a long time"
From her background as a poorly child in Kashmir, industry minister Nusrat Ghani tells Tali Fraser how technology and medical innovation can have a tangible impact on people’s lives. Photography by Baldo Sciacca
Tory Contenders Manoeuvring Hard Behind The Scenes In Race To Replace Boris Johnson
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Tory Contenders Manoeuvring Hard Behind The Scenes In Race To Replace Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson had barely reached the end of his resignation speech when behind the scenes colleagues with ambitions to replace him in Downing Street were firing up their campaigns.
Welsh Secretary Quits After Michael Gove Sacked By Boris Johnson
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Welsh Secretary Quits After Michael Gove Sacked By Boris Johnson
The Welsh Secretary Simon Hart has quit after Boris Johnson sacked Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove, despite most of his Cabinet and a growing number of Conservative MPs calling for him to resign himself.
Tory Rebels Step Up Plans To Get Rid Of Boris Johnson In Wake Of Pincher Allegations
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Tory Rebels Step Up Plans To Get Rid Of Boris Johnson In Wake Of Pincher Allegations
Waiting for Boris Johnson as he returns to London from his eight-day overseas trip is a Conservative party that is hardening against him and plotting its next move to get rid of him.
Tory Rebels Admit “We Tried, We Lost” As Plans To Change Rules On Ousting Leader Are Put On Ice
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Tory Rebels Admit “We Tried, We Lost” As Plans To Change Rules On Ousting Leader Are Put On Ice
Speculation that Boris Johnson could face a second confidence vote within a year has been played down by rebel Tory MPs who insist they do not intend to force a rule change to allow for one.
Rebel Tory MP Says Confidence Vote Result Is A “Stay Of Execution” For Boris Johnson
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Rebel Tory MP Says Confidence Vote Result Is A “Stay Of Execution” For Boris Johnson
Tory MP Tobias Ellwood, who has been a vocal critic of Boris Johnson, has said Monday night’s confidence vote was a “stay of execution” and hinted that the PM could face another vote in under than a year.
Boris Johnson Narrowly Survives Confidence Vote In His Leadership By 63 Votes
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Boris Johnson Narrowly Survives Confidence Vote In His Leadership By 63 Votes
Boris Johnson has narrowly won a vote of confidence in his leadership after Tory MPs voted by 211 to 148 to keep him in charge.
Boris Johnson To Face A Confidence Vote On His Leadership Tonight
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Boris Johnson To Face A Confidence Vote On His Leadership Tonight
Conservative MPs will vote whether to remove Boris Johnson as leader after at least 54 sent letters of no confidence to Sir Graham Brady, chair of the 1922 committee.
Tory Rebels Warn Party Faces 'Substantial' Election Defeat Under Boris Johnson In Leaked Document
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Tory Rebels Warn Party Faces "Substantial" Election Defeat Under Boris Johnson In Leaked Document
A briefing note being shared among Conservative MPs who want to oust Boris Johnson warns that he is no longer an "electoral asset" and is leading the party to a "substantial defeat" at the next general election.
How the process for a confidence vote in the Conservative leader works
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By Sienna Rodgers
How the process for a confidence vote in the Conservative leader works
Following the publication of Sue Gray’s final report, Sir Graham Brady received a steady stream of letters calling for a confidence vote in Boris Johnson. He has now announced that the threshold has been reached. What does that mean – and what happens next?
Dominic Raab Insists Boris Johnson Will Not Face A Confidence Vote Next Week
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Dominic Raab Insists Boris Johnson Will Not Face A Confidence Vote Next Week
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has said he does not believe a vote of confidence in Boris Johnson will take place next week, despite a mounting number of MPs submitting letters to trigger the process.
Downing Street Has Launched A 'Huge Save Boris' Campaign As No Confidence Letters Pile Up
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Downing Street Has Launched A "Huge Save Boris" Campaign As No Confidence Letters Pile Up
A Downing Street operation to stave off a Commons challenge to Boris Johnson's leadership is in motion as the number of Conservative MPs calling for the prime minister to resign continues to rise.
Tory Rebels Are Biding Their Time Before Making New Moves To Oust Boris Johnson
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Tory Rebels Are Biding Their Time Before Making New Moves To Oust Boris Johnson
Tory rebels hoping to oust Boris Johnson say they're biding their time, but remain committed to replacing their party leader before the next election, PoliticsHome has been told.
Minister Says His Inbox Is 'White Hot' With Furious Emails About Boris Johnson
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Minister Says His Inbox Is "White Hot" With Furious Emails About Boris Johnson
James Heappey has urged the public to wait for the Sue Gray report as he admitted his inbox was "glowing white hot" with angry emails.