What's happened
Tory MPs are openly expressing discontent with Rishi Sunak's leadership, with some calling for his resignation to avoid electoral disaster.
Why it matters
The public expression of discontent within the Conservative Party towards Rishi Sunak's leadership is significant as it indicates internal divisions and raises questions about the party's ability to present a united front ahead of the next general election.
What the papers say
The Guardian reports that senior Conservatives dismiss Simon Clarke's intervention as 'isolated' and 'dangerous, reckless, selfish', while The Independent highlights the lack of support for Clarke's call to oust Sunak. The Mirror and The Telegraph also cover the discontent within the Tory party, with The Mirror reporting that Sir Simon Clarke has warned the party will be 'massacred' at the next general election unless Mr Sunak is replaced.
How we got here
The discontent within the Conservative Party has been brewing for some time, with various MPs expressing concerns about Rishi Sunak's leadership and the party's electoral prospects.
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