What's happened
Conservative Party members are plotting against Prime Minister Rishi Sunak following recent by-election defeats.
Why it matters
The internal turmoil within the Conservative Party and the potential leadership challenge against Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could have significant implications for the party's future and the UK's political landscape.
What the papers say
The New Statesman reports on the Conservative Party chair's activities and the resentment towards Michael Gove. Politico discusses the ongoing plotting against Rishi Sunak's leadership. The Guardian highlights the hope among Conservative MPs for Sunak to stand down voluntarily to avoid a damaging coup. The Mirror provides insights into the party's morale and the potential timing of a general election to prevent challenges to Sunak's leadership.
How we got here
The Conservative Party has faced internal challenges and leadership changes in recent years, with the latest developments stemming from recent by-election defeats and discontent among party members.
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Rishi Sunak is a British politician who has served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party since 2022.
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The Conservative Party, officially the Conservative and Unionist Party, and also known colloquially as the Tories, Tory Party, or simply the Conservatives, is a political party in the United Kingdom.