"Political Drama: Clarke Calls for PM's Resignation, Starmer and Sunak Clash, and Tories Face Criticism"

Former minister Sir Simon Clarke insists he acted alone in calling for Rishi Sunak to be ousted as prime minister, warning that the Conservative Party is heading for a "shattering defeat" without a change of leader. He refused to name a preferred replacement but suggested that some colleagues privately agree with him and hinted that more Tory MPs could join him in calling for a new leader. Clarke's intervention comes amid growing discontent with Sunak's leadership, with concerns over the party's prospects in the upcoming general election.