The 1922 Committee executive has met and decided not to change the rules to allow a second no confidence vote in Boris Johnson.
Newly-appointed Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi is believed to be among the slew of ministers visiting Downing Street as they prepare to insist Boris quit.
Home Secretary Priti Patel has arrived at Downing Street via the side entrance and Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng is also set to join the delegation. Several Cabinet ministers in No10 are believed to have their resignation letters ready to go if the PM refuses to go.
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