Boris Johnson's allies believe he can ride out this storm, stressing that there is no mood in the parliamentary party to change leaders, but there is no doubt that his is now a deeply-divided party, split over their leader and what should become of him.
For weeks we've been told to"wait for Sue Gray" but as soon as her report landed it was clear that judgment day was delayed.and concluded"some events should not have happened". But it has nowhere near settled this whole sorry saga. As Ms Gray put it herself:"It is not possible at present to provide a meaningful report".
Instead the Metropolitan Police is investigating a dozen events over eight different dates. They have been handed more than 300 photos and more than 500 pieces of paper evidence. And the prime minister is entwined in it.Four of those events being looked at by the Met were reportedly attended by the prime minister himself. One of those events - which he denies took place - is an alleged party in his private Downing Street flat.
So Mr Johnson's refrain"wait for Sue Gray" has morphed into"wait for the Met". He came to the House of Commons armed with an apology -"I get it and I will fix it" - and promised to improve his No 10 operation.But the mood in the Commons was sulphurous with none other than the former prime minister Theresa May leading the criticism.On the face of it, the prime minister was bullish and in full strong-man mode.
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