5:19 p.m .: Rishi Sunak, Sajid Javid … who can replace Boris Johnson in the event of departure?
Even if Boris Johnson clings to power, his position seems increasingly weakened in Downing Street.
And several names are circulating to replace him if he were to leave his post as Prime Minister, in particular the resigning ministers Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid.
4:26 p.m .: Boris Johnson rules out early general election
The British Prime Minister has ruled out calling an early general election, amid calls for resignation and defections within his government.
"I really don't believe anyone in this country wants politicians to engage in elections now," Boris Johnson told the heads of parliamentary committees.
"I believe we must continue to serve our constituents and address the issues that matter to them."
3:15 p.m .: Boris Johnson’s “colossal mandate” gives him the duty to “continue”
Weakened by a cascade of resignations within his government, Boris Johnson nevertheless showed himself to be combative during the weekly session of questions to the Prime Minister.
He defended his government's action in front of MPs – some of whom laughed in his face.
Ignoring calls to leave, Boris Johnson instead claimed that the "colossal mandate" given to him by voters in 2019 gave him a duty to "carry on".
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