Why the worst is still to come for 'wounded' PM
Jun 07, 2022•17 min
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Episode description
Boris Johnson says his backing by Tory MPs was "convincing" with 59% coming out in support of their elected leader in his hour of need.
But the PM's critics point out both John Major and Theresa May got more support when they faced confidence votes in 1995 and 2018. And we all know how their reigns ended.
So are the PM’s days effectively numbered? Or can he survive to face the ultimate vote of confidence at the next election?
Political Editor Robert Peston tells Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana what you need to know…
But the PM's critics point out both John Major and Theresa May got more support when they faced confidence votes in 1995 and 2018. And we all know how their reigns ended.
So are the PM’s days effectively numbered? Or can he survive to face the ultimate vote of confidence at the next election?
Political Editor Robert Peston tells Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana what you need to know…
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