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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Jessica Elgot Chief political correspondent

Boris Johnson could face new confidence vote within days

Sir Graham Brady, chairman of the 1922 Committee.
If the executive changes the rules, and enough MPs have sent letters to Sir Graham Brady to demand a new confidence vote, then one could take place immediately. Photograph: Victoria Jones/PA

Boris Johnson could face another confidence vote within days as members of the Conservative backbench committee will consider changing its rules as soon as Wednesday night, the Guardian understands.

Two executive members said it was possible that the 1922 Committee could decide at a meeting of the executive on Wednesday afternoon to change the rules to allow for another vote. Johnson is protected under the current rules by a year’s immunity after he won a vote a month ago.

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