Plot to Oust Rishi Sunak
Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg has dismissed the idea of Penny Mordaunt becoming the Tory leader ahead of a general election, criticizing backbench plotters attempting to oust Rishi Sunak in favor of Mordaunt.
Mordaunt's Response
Mordaunt has refrained from publicly addressing the scheme to install her as PM, with allies stating that it is baseless and fueled by those unfriendly to her.
Challenges Ahead for Mordaunt
According to polling expert Sir John Curtice, it would be a daunting task for Mordaunt to reverse opinion polls and gain public recognition if she were to become Tory leader, with lingering shadows from Liz Truss's legacy affecting the party's image.
Rees-Mogg's View
Rees-Mogg defended PM Boris Johnson and stated that the Conservative Party's decline in popularity predates Rishi Sunak, emphasizing the need for parties to address the current situation rather than dwell on past leadership changes.
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