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Conservative MPs Reflect on Boris Johnson's Humiliation and Loss of Support

The Conservative MPs are reflecting on the Privileges Committee report into Boris Johnson and his humiliation at the hands of his peers.

17 June 2023 · 20:29 UTC

They are no longer supporting him and his angry reactions to the report have not been well received.

Former supporters describe him as no longer the fun and witty person he used to be.

There is a plea to the party to unite around Rishi Sunak, but it is difficult to get over the era of Boris Johnson due to his popularity among Conservative MPs and voters.

The return of Boris Johnson is not expected in the short term, and he is not easily defendable.

The vote on the Privileges Committee report has been postponed.

Boris Johnson, former UK Prime Minister, has secured a column in the Daily Mail and Mail Online, which will give him a platform to attract attention and disrupt.

His ability to disrupt and gain attention will be his main power and influence.

This column is seen as a concern for Downing Street.