This evening, there are multiple reports that Prime Minister Theresa May is to face a "no confidence" vote, triggered by 48 letters to the chairman of the party's "1922 Committee," Sir Graham Brady. If that number is reached, a leadership challenge will go forward, putting much pressure on May, who has just returned from discussions with Europeans seeking amendments to her Brexit plan, to resign.
The BBC reports: "Several sources, including a cabinet minister, have told the BBC they believe 48 letters have been submitted. The BBC has also been told that senior backbencher Sir Graham Brady has asked to see the PM on Wednesday."
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