general election
"Oh look. It's the consequences of my own actions."
Former cabinet minister Chloe Smith has announced she is standing down.
But, only yesterday, she said "all hell would break loose" if Rishi Sunak gets into No.10.
Sir Christopher Chope said Boris Johnson was the only one with a mandate.
Will the Tories under Rishi Sunak lead until January 2025, even after they dropped to 19% in the polls?
Not everyone agrees.
The former high-profile MP noted how the Conservatives have faced intense decline since September.
Sir Charles Walker: "It’s just been executed so utterly poorly with real consequences to people."
Rishi Sunak leapfrogged five other Tory MPs overnight as the favourite to replace her.
Boris Johnson insists he hasn't thought about going to the country - but Westminster is awash with speculation.