Boris Johnson’s most loyal ally has declared she will stay by his side, even if he is fined for breaking Covid laws over Partygate.
But Nadine Dorries did tonight set the threshold at which she’ll turn on the Prime Minister - if he kicks a dog.
Asked if she’ll “support others in withdrawing your support” for the PM, if he’s found to be criminally negligent, she told CNN: “No, absolutely not.”