Polls might show that two in three voters think Boris Johnson should quit over No. 10’s parties but crucially less than 15 per cent of Tory MPs share that opinion. And, as Westminster awaits the release of Sue Gray’s report, it’s clear that there are still plenty of backbenchers willing to go out on the airwaves to put their necks on the line. Let the bodies pile high, indeed.
Unfortunately, given the number of alleged gatherings and the speed with which details have emerged, some long-suffering Tories have been left looking slightly ridiculous when trying to defend their beleaguered PM. That has been particularly difficult since Monday when ITV reported up to 30 people brought a cake along to mark Boris Johnson’s 56th birthday in June 2020.
Below are six of the silliest arguments put forward by Conservative MPs to defend the latest reports of shenanigans at No. 10:
1. Jacob Rees-Mogg
The Leader of the House has been everywhere this month, as one of the few Cabinet ministers willing to be vocal in their support for Johnson.
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