BREAKING: In a letter to Sir Graham Brady, Sir John Major has warned it is ‘unwise’ to allow Boris Johnson to remain in office while his successor is chosen.
He is due to hold a meeting with them this afternoon, despite announcing his own resignation.
After surviving a vote of no confidence in June, the government's handling of the Chris Pincher scandal marked the end of Mr Johnson's time in office.Downing Street confirmed Mr Johnson was aware of concerns about the conduct of Mr Pincher when he made him deputy chief whip. His spokesperson later conceded he had known of 'speculation' surrounding the MP, but 'no formal complaint at that time'.
12pm: Mr Johnson defies calls to resign during PMQs citing his 'colossal mandate' in 2019. He vows to keep going. 3pm: Amid unfolding chaos, the prime minister appears before the Liaison Committee to answer questions about his handling of the Pincher affair.
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