Rebel Tories Mull Sunak Resignation to Avoid Leadership Coup Amid Poor Polls
• Rebel Tory MPs hope Sunak will resign voluntarily to avoid a damaging leadership coup; they see May local elections as a potential pivotal moment • Moderate MPs speaking to 1922 Committee chair Brady, saying Sunak should stand down; not actively working to remove him • Comparing situation to Truss’ downfall; Sunak not seen as terrible but his plan not working after 18 months • Bad local election results on May 2nd could trigger serious leadership challenge attempts • Other Tory MPs dismiss speculation, say changing leader months before election makes little strategic sense