Boris Johnson is set to step down as Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader after a tidal wave of resignations and calls from him to quit.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid sparked the end when they resigned on Tuesday night (July 5) in the wake of Number 10’s handling of the Chris Pincher scandal.
It has shaken the Conservative Party and left many wondering what could happen in the next UK general election. Here are the most high profile Tory MPs whose seats could be at risk – including Boris Johnson himself – and the size of their small majorities.
5. Iain Duncan Smith
Former leader of the Conservative Party, Iain Duncan Smith is MP for Chingford and Woodford Green where he has a majority of just 1,262. Photo: DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS
6. Steve Baker
Steve Baker is MP for Wycombe with a majority of 4,214. He has been a vocal critic of Boris Johnson since the Partygate scandal, telling the PM that the "gig is up" in the House of Commons. Photo: UK Parliament
7. Alok Sharma
Alok Sharma is COP President and MP for Reading West, with a majority of 4,117 votes. Photo: Jane Barlow
8. George Eustice
George Eustice is Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and MP for Camborne and Redruth. He has a majority of 8,700. Photo: James Manning