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Having survived today’s vote, Boris Johnson can now continue as Conservative Party leader and therefore prime minister.
Under current rules, Tory MPs will not be allowed to hold another confidence vote for a year.
However, there has been speculation that some could try to change the rules, to hold another vote sooner. When asked about it, Sir Graham Brady – who oversees the process – said “technically, it’s possible”.
Despite having won the vote, Johnson still faces challenges. On 23 June, by-elections to pick new MPs in Wakefield and Tiverton and Honiton will be held.
Both seats were previously held by the Conservatives and if they were to be lost to opposition parties, Johnson could find himself under renewed pressure.
