Boris Johnson May Face Another Confidence Vote, 1922 Committee Treasurer Hints

Boris Johnson May Face Another Confidence Vote, 1922 Committee Treasurer Hints
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a news conference in New Delhi, India, on April 22, 2022. Ben Stansall/Pool via Reuters
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson could face another confidence vote as the treasurer of the powerful committee representing Tory backbenchers hinted at rule change in the wake of a double by-election defeat.

Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown said on Friday that Johnson would have to convince Conservative MPs that he shouldn’t be replaced.