The avalanche began with the shock resignations of Sajid Javid and Rishi Sunak on Tuesday evening after Downing Street admitted Mr Johnson had known about allegations of inappropriate behaviour by disgraced MP Chris Pincher in 2019 before hiring him as deputy chief whip in February.
after further allegations that he groped two men at a private club in London, and he was later suspended from the Conservative Party.
Mr Zahawi, only appointed as chancellor on Tuesday evening following Mr Sunak's sudden resignation, is not believed to be considering quitting despite calling for the PM to stand aside. Meanwhile, asked if she was still supporting the PM, Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries replied:"Definitely".
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