A host of resignations in the wake of the Chris Pincher story have sent shockwaves throughout Downing Street, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson experiencing yet more pressure.
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Gary Neville warned Boris Johnson “he’s done” following Conservative defeats in by-elections held in Tiverton & Honiton and Wakefield. The Tories have suffered major blows last night and this morning, losing the two seats and party co-chair.
The Wakefield seat was reclaimed by Labour after they lost it during the 2019 general election with a 12.69 per cent swing. While the Liberal Democrats won the Tiverton & Honiton seat by more than 6,000 votes - a 29.93 per cent swing from the Tories.
It’s believed Keir Starmer’s party will win a majority at the next general election if they enjoy similar swings nationwide. On Friday morning Oliver Dowden resigned, insisting “somebody must take responsibility” for their poor results. The Tories also took hits during the May local elections, The Mirror reports.
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The results are a reflection of the public's mood following the Partygate scandal, which saw several top Tories - including Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak - fined for attending gatherings during the lockdown. The Metropolitan Police handed out 126 fines in total.
Millions of people across the country are also struggling with the cost of living crisis with prices soaring in recent months. Johnson recently survived a narrower-than-expected vote of confidence by Tory MPs and his grip on power is dwindling with each passing day.
Manchester United legend Neville, a Labour member, was tweeting throughout the early hours of Friday morning and was keen to let Johnson know his thoughts. "The Conservatives lose Tiverton," tweeted Neville. "A 30 per cent vote swing against them!
"He's [Johnson] a liability to us all and willing to
A host of resignations in the wake of the Chris Pincher story have sent shockwaves throughout Downing Street, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson experiencing yet more pressure.
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