Dr Tom Quinn

UK Politics

If Rishi Sunak is ousted, should Tory MPs or members pick his replacement?

— Rishi Sunak faces a potential Tory leadership challenge as 52 MPs could trigger a confidence vote. Leadership rules emphasize parliamentary support, yet member ballots could shift influence, reflecting broader legitimacy and control mechanisms within the Conservative Party.

UK Politics

Angela Rayner’s housing scandal: Storm in a teacup or nightmare scenario for Keir Starmer?

— Should Angela Rayner have to stand down over a housing scandal, the Labour Party would have to run a distracting internal election.

Conservative Leadership Contest

What happens – and when – in the race to replace Boris Johnson.

— Conservative MPs vote in the first round and members in the second.

UK Politics

How to oust a Tory leader: The rules explained.

— Everything you need to know about Conservative leadership contests.