- Kemi Badenoch is facing a potential leadership challenge amid reports of Tory MPs plotting to oust her, according to Boris Johnson's former director of communications, Guto Harri.
- Harri warned against selecting Robert Jenrick as the next leader, calling him a "pale imitation" of Reform UK, while also suggesting Boris Johnson would consider a return.
- The Times reported that Tory association chairmen are considering a confidence motion against the Tory leader, similar to the pressure put on Theresa May in 2019.
- The Tory party is facing internal turmoil after losing 15 councils and 674 seats in recent local elections, with Reform UK gaining ground and support for the Conservatives collapsing in polls.
- A recent poll indicated a significant drop in support for the Conservative Party, falling to 17 percent, just ahead of the Lib Dems, while Reform UK reached 30 percent, surpassing Labour.
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