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Rishi Sunak Under Fire: Calls for Resignation Spark Tory Turmoil

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Tory party in chaos as calls for Rishi Sunak to step down intensify. Will he weather the storm or face the consequences? #RishiSunak #ToryLeadership

Rishi Sunak, the current Prime Minister of the UK, is facing intense backlash within his own party. Ex-cabinet minister Sir Simon Clarke has sparked controversy by calling for Sunak to be replaced, leading to a fierce debate among senior Tories. The situation escalated further when Labour leader Keir Starmer accused Sunak of being bullied by his own party, creating tension within the political sphere.

The turmoil deepened as a right-wing newspaper criticized Sunak's leadership, exposing a divide in Tory-friendly media. The question of whether Sunak should resign as Tory leader has ignited public opinion, with a Yahoo UK poll allowing people to have their say on the matter. Amidst the chaos, Tory MPs are rallying around Sunak, while some are plotting against him, highlighting the internal strife within the party.

In a surprising turn of events, former adviser Will Dry, who previously supported Sunak, is now working with Tory rebels trying to oust the Prime Minister. Sunak's pollster also quit, warning of a potential defeat for the Tories in the next election. These developments indicate a significant challenge for Sunak's leadership and the future direction of the Conservative Party.

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Simon Clarke's call for Rishi Sunak to go sparks backlash (BBC News)

Several ex-cabinet ministers criticise Sir Simon Clarke, after he says Rishi Sunak should be replaced as PM.

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Keir Starmer accuses Rishi Sunak of being bullied by his own party ... (The Guardian)

Labour leader asks PM when thousands of parents will get childcare they were promised after clash about article written by Simon Clarke.

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Tories attack plot to dump Rishi Sunak led by Liz Truss ally (The Independent)

Sacked cabinet minister Sir Simon Clarke says party faces election 'massacre' unless PM ousted – but senior Tories say he has 'lost his senses'

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Unrealistic call to replace Rishi Sunak reveals a bigger blow to his ... (Financial Times)

Stinging op-ed from the rightwing Telegraph newspaper shows Tory-friendly media is not on his side.

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Should Rishi Sunak quit as Tory leader? Have your say (Yahoo News UK)

As former cabinet minister Sir Simon Clarke says Rishi Sunak must be replaced as PM, have your say in our Yahoo UK poll.

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Rishi Sunak news – live: Starmer says PM being bullied by party as ... (Yahoo News Australia)

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has claimed Rishi Sunak is being “bullied” by his own MPs and he used PMQs to mock the prime minister after a fresh Tory ...

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Simon Clarke advised to lie down by Tory MP after calling for Sunak ... (The Guardian)

Senior Conservatives dismiss former cabinet minister's intervention as 'isolated' and 'dangerous, reckless, selfish'

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Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer trade personal insults during ... (Yahoo News UK)

The exchanges took place after former Cabinet minister Sir Simon Clarke called for Mr Sunak to be replaced as Tory leader.

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Are Tory MPs plotting to get rid of Rishi Sunak? (BBC News)

An opinion poll paid for by a previously unheard of group of unidentified Conservatives, the Conservative Britain Alliance.

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Rishi Sunak news – live: Tory civil war as Simon Clarke warns party ... (The Independent)

In calls that would see the Tories elect the country's fourth prime minister in just 18 months, Mr Clarke alleged that Mr Sunak's “uninspiring leadership is the ...

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Keir Starmer Accuses Rishi Sunak Of 'Making Millions Off People's ... (Yahoo! Maktoob News)

Labour leader targets prime minister's work as a hedge fund manager during fiery PMQs.

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Tory infighting breaks out after former minister calls on Sunak to go ... (Sky News)

Senior Tories have pushed back against comments from Sir Simon Clarke calling for Rishi Sunak to stand down - with the infighting likened to an episode of ...

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Tory MPs rally around Rishi Sunak after ex-minister calls for PM to quit (The Guardian)

MPs from all wings of the party join in criticism of Simon Clarke, with some saying he should lose the whip after comments.

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Rishi Sunak braced for further right-wing rebellion after resignation call (Financial Times)

Former cabinet minister demands premier's ouster while 'PopCons' prepare to step up policy pressure.

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Former adviser to Rishi Sunak working with Tory rebels trying to oust ... (The Guardian)

Will Dry, who quit his No 10 role last November after becoming dispirited, says his party is 'heading for most almighty of defeats'

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Rishi Sunak suffers blow as his pollster quits warning Tories set 'for ... (Daily Express)

Will Dry, who was the Prime Minister's pollster, walked out amid concern over the direction of the Government.

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Weak UK Tory Rebels Struggle to Undermine Unpopular Rishi Sunak (Yahoo News)

(Bloomberg) -- A senior Conservative politician who used a major newspaper to warn of electoral “catastrophe” if the ruling party keeps Prime Minister Rishi ...

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Tory MPs Cling To Hope That Calls For Rishi Sunak To Go Will Not ... (PoliticsHome.com)

A number of Conservative MPs are holding on to hope that former cabinet minister Simon Clarke's call for Rishi Sunak to be replaced as Prime Minister ...

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Has Rishi Sunak seen off latest Tory wobbles? (BBC News)

As Tory MPs got together on Wednesday for a "family photo", the widespread view was talk of changing leader was bonkers.

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Sunak news live: Starmer says PM being bullied by party as senior ... (The Independent)

Simon Clarke claims Rishi Sunak's 'uninspiring leadership is the main obstacle to our recovery'

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More poll woe for Rishi Sunak as Tories are now just SEVEN points ... (Daily Mail)

The party former by Nigel Farage has seen support grow to 13 per cent after a massive row over Rwanda deportation flights, while the Tories are marooned on ...

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Who is Will Dry? Former Rishi Sunak advisor turns against his old ... (Evening Standard)

Will Dry has turned on his former boss, predicting the Conservatives are on track for the 'most almighty of defeats' in the next election.

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Rishi Sunak's former adviser joins Tory rebels trying to oust PM (Yahoo News Australia)

Will Dry, 26, who quit his Downing Steeet role last November after becoming dispirited, says his party is 'heading for most almighty of defeats'

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Rishi Sunak's Pollster Quits No.10 Warning Tories Heading For ... (Yahoo! Maktoob News)

Former adviser to the prime minister predicts a "decade of Labour rule".

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YouGov called on to confirm who commissioned poll on Sunak defeat (The Guardian)

British Polling Council asks pollsters if there are documents showing who commissioned controversial surveys.

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Rishi Sunak faces fresh blow over Rwanda as European judge ... (LBC)

Rishi Sunak has faced a further blow over his Rwanda plan after a European judge said the scheme would breach international law.

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European judges set collision course with Rishi Sunak on Rwanda ... (Daily Mail)

The European Court of Human Rights insisted there is a 'clear legal obligation' for states to comply with Rule 39 interim injunctions.

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