It comes as high figures in the 1922 Committee of Tory Backbenchers met today discussions about changing the rules so that Mr Johnson could get a confidence vote again.
After the Prime Minister’s questions, Sajid Javid urged ministers to walk out and overthrow Mr Johnson, warning them about the Prime Minister threatens to taint the Tories for a generation if he stays in power.
The former health secretary, who resigned last night over Johnson’s handling of the Chris Pincher scandal, told those who still support the government that “not doing something is an active decision” in an agonizing resignation speech. Read it completely†
Snap election
Labor was ready for a quick election amid talks, Mr Johnson could call a rapid-fire vote to fend off rebel Tory MPs who make another bid to oust him from No. 10.
Sir Keir Starmer said his party wants the country to go to the polls immediately to secure a “new start for Britain” after the prime minister was rocked by a coup and backseat mutiny.
“This government is collapsing, the Tory party is corrupt and changing one man at the top of the Tory party will not solve the problems,” he said today.
This video shows what the public thinks of the Prime Minister and as the number calling for him to resign increases, Janet Daley say for Mr Johnson’s sake, this must end soon†
Zahawi for PM?
The Conservative Party has an unwritten rule when it comes to replacing their leader in government: they must have always held one of the state’s major offices.
While the Tories may be willing to bet on a relatively untried opposition leader such as David Cameron and, to a lesser extent, Margaret Thatcher, they are always playing it safe as they run the country.
Boris Johnson was Secretary of State. Theresa May had been Home Secretary. John Major had been chancellor.
So for those who saw Nadhim Zahawi as a potential leader, he had one big hole on his resume until now.
Gordon Rayner and Louisa Clarence-Smith analyze why Mr Zahawi could go to the top (and fast).
Here are the others runners and horsemen who could replace Mr Johnson†
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Commentary and analysis
Around the world: Taliban dig up getaway car
The car used by the Taliban founder to escape from US forces in 2001 has been unearthed in Afghanistan, according to senior figures in the movement who claim it remains in excellent condition. Photos shared online were shown workers using shovels to dig up a battered Toyota Corolla allegedly used by Mullah Mohammad Omar. Mullah Omar is said to have used the car to flee the Taliban capital of Kandahar in the final days of his regime while carrying out a notable act of disappearance. The one-eyed fugitive eluded American troops and spies for the rest of his life, despite being one of the most wanted men in the world. Read why Taliban occurs want the station wagon to be preserved in the Afghan National Museum for its historical significance.
Wednesday interview
‘Not sure if Ukrainians ever want to see Swan Lake again’