Lots of rumours tonight about a possible Boris Johnson climbdown. One well-placed Conservative donor suggests that Johnson is preparing to back Rishi Sunak, with both men meeting this evening. The former Chancellor is currently well-clear of the former PM on declared endorsements
https://twitter.com/AdamBienkov/status/1583930051363762177
Lots of suggestion that Boris doesn't have the numbers and it is all bluster to try force momentum with the 2019 intake