Tory plot to take sword to Sunak and make Mordaunt PM
Rishi Sunak is facing a plot by desperate right-wing Tory MPs planning to ditch the prime minister and replace him with Penny Mordaunt to avoid an electoral wipeout, it is claimed.
After the prime minister was dealt a blow by the defection of former minister Dr Dan Poulter, Tory rebels hatched a “100 days to save Britain” plan whereby Ms Mordaunt – best known for wielding a ceremonial sword at the King’s coronation – would become PM.
The extraordinary idea is reportedly in response the party could suffer massive losses in this week’s local elections, with the MPs planning a series of “quick wins” to Sunak’s this autumn.
