Johnson’s opponents, including some who were loyal to him just last week, looked to a “clean sweep” of the 1922 Commission amid a hardening stance against the prime minister. The committee has the power to change the rules to allow a new vote of no confidence in Johnson within 12 months, and only this fall. In a secret ballot to be decided by its executive members, which will take place within three weeks, the guerrillas hope to occupy all 18 positions that are to be seized. The contest will be seen as a power of attorney vote on whether the prime minister should face another no-confidence motion, as more than 40% of his deputies saw him oppose him this month. Opposition to Johnson has escalated in the past week after a devastating double election defeat, his open bid for a third term and a series of scandals. Two former supporters of the prime minister told the Guardian that they would not support him in another vote of confidence, and that negotiations were under way to agree on a single plan that would increase pressure on the prime minister to step down. Several “pork conspirators” – a group of Tory MPs elected in 2019 who met to discuss Johnson’s death in February – have resumed talks. Other groups, such as the One Nation Conservatives and the Thatcherite “Group 92”, have also approached quietly to ensure that the plaque reflects a wide range of MPs. The campaign to oust Johnson in the last vote of censure was unrelated, but the rebels are said to be “ruthlessly organized.” Among those considering claiming 1922 Commission seats are five Tory MPs who have criticized Johnson’s handling of the Partygate scandal. Steve Baker and Andrew Bridgen have stated their intention to run. Others who think the same include Aaron Bell, who wrote a letter of no-confidence to Johnson in February, and Paul Holmes, who resigned as assistant minister for Partygate. Chris Green, a former secretary who said Johnson faced the “biggest political challenge to survive” after the recent censure vote, also plans to stay. One MP said: “We need to make sure this is done correctly – there is no room for error like last time. “We have to make sure that there is no split in the vote because it is almost certain that there will be a joke in favor of Boris.” Only supporters are allowed to vote in the 1922 Commission elections, the possible date of which could be announced next Wednesday. Deputies who have been crushing the numbers since the last censure vote believe that with 41% calling for Johnson to resign and that most in government can count on remaining loyal, the vast majority of those who will have a say in his Commission election 1922 are opposed to his leadership. Some current committee members are thought to want to reduce the time that Johnson is unaffected by another challenge for his 12-month presidency. Although the controversial move would not have taken place immediately, it would have been a potentially urgent action if Johnson was further harmed by the Privileges Committee’s inquiry into whether he misled parliament over Partygate. The 1922 Commission has a leadership team of 18 people. Of the 10 current executive members, four are considered to publicly support the prime minister. Two resigned after becoming private secretaries of parliament. Five of the six commissioners are believed to be opposed to Johnson. While some insurgents said they were aiming for a “clean sweep” of positions, one insisted it was not about “selling all members in favor of Boris”, but about ensuring that there would be a sufficient number who would be open to hearing how people touch “. It is understandable that government whips want to avoid interfering in the selection process. However, supporters of the prime minister fear that the showdown will resonate with a vote of no confidence when his allies in government are seen as too indifferent. “There is a misguided confidence that continues again,” one admitted. While the decision on whether to change the rules will be left to the new committee, former Tory leader Ian Duncan Smith said it would be “trivial” to have the decision made by a few lawmakers. He instead demanded that the full parliamentary party vote for such a move. Some insurgents are uncomfortable with “changing the rules in the middle of the game” and instead want to “use other mechanisms”, including pressuring Conservative leaders and party donors to publicly call for the prime minister to be replaced. Subscribe to the First Edition, our free daily newsletter – every morning at 7 p.m. BST “Every day that Boris goes on is another lost day when we could have a leadership struggle and draw a line under it,” said one. A number of anti-Johnson candidates could also anger some hesitant Conservative MPs, who believe the 1922 Commission should help with boundary and choice issues rather than focusing primarily on leadership issues. Johnson lost some supporters last week due to the recent election results, which led the Tories to lose Wakefield in West Yorkshire and Tiverton and Honiton in Devon, prompting the resignation of party co-chair Oliver N. Their anger was further exacerbated by the fact that the Prime Minister said that he was “actively thinking” about a third term, his refusal to undergo a “psychological transformation” and scandal scandals, including allegations that he tried to secure jobs financed by taxpayers. his partner and secure £ 150,000 from a party donor to build a tree house in Cheques. Earlier this week, Johnson declined to comment on the plight of some lawmakers, saying he would not comment politically. Some supporters who voted against him earlier this month said they would respect the result and urged colleagues to do the same. Andrea Leadsom, a former business secretary, told the BBC on Wednesday: “There was a vote of confidence, it won.… Whether you like it in the media or not, we move on.”
