Boris Johnson’s supporters defiant as Tory MPs vote on his future

Graham Brady confirmed he had received the 54 letters from Conservative MPs needed to trigger the vote

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during the National Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral, London.

Allies of Boris Johnson have insisted he will carry on as Prime Minister even if significant numbers of Tory MPs refuse to back him in a confidence motion on Monday night.

Jacob Rees-Mogg claimed victory by a single vote will be enough for the Prime Minister to continue, despite the damage that would be done to his authority by such a major revolt.