BBC: 53 MPs Have So Far Backed Johnson’s Return

The BBC reports:

We’ve been hearing from more and more Tory MPs in the last few hours as they declare who they are backing. Health minister Robert Jenrick – a Sunak backer – told followers it was “not the right time” for Boris Johnson to return.

Johnson’s former housing secretary said while “there may be another time for Boris”, “the stakes could not be higher” for the UK, and Sunak was the best person to provide “serious, competent leadership”.

As things stand 201 out of 357 Tory MPs have publicly spoken out about who they’re backing: Rishi Sunak – 125 MPs, Boris Johnson – 53 MPs, Penny Mordaunt – 23 MPs.

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As things stand 201 out of 357 Tory MPs have publicly spoken out about who they’re backing.

Here’s the breakdown:

• Rishi Sunak – 125 MPs

• Boris Johnson – 53 MPs

• Penny Mordaunt – 23 MPs

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