Liz Truss battling open revolt as number of Tory MPs demanding she step down doubles

Tory MPs were wondering how long Ms Truss can last after the chaotic scenes in the House of Commons yesterday

UK prime minister Liz Truss is under pressure to step down. Picture: House of Commons/PA Wire

Liz Truss was battling an open revolt as the number of Tory MPs demanding her resignation swelled after a calamitous 24 hours for her premiership.

The number of Conservatives publicly calling for the UK prime minister to quit doubled to a dozen within the space of a couple of hours on Thursday morning.