Boris Johnson 'not interested in snap elections' after winning confidence vote

Tory MPs voted by 211 to 148 in the secret ballot, meaning more than 40% of Tory MPs voted against the British prime minister.

Graham Brady announces that Boris Johnson has survived an attempt by Tory MPs to oust him as party leader following a confidence vote in his leadership. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Boris Johnson has survived an attempt by Tory MPs to oust him in a vote of confidence.

Tory MPs voted by 211 to 148 in the secret ballot in Westminster, Conservative 1922 Committee chairman Graham Brady announced.