Sky's deputy political editor SamCoatesSky looks at what happens now that Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak have been fined
The Tories have recovered a little since the lows of partygate but Labour is still in front.Are the cabinet rolling in behind the prime minister?Michael Gove, Nadine Dorries, Oliver Dowden, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Grant Shapps and Liz Truss, among others, have all offered the prime minister their backing.What is the current mood amongst Tory MPs?
Uncertain. Careful because of imminent local elections. Wary of judging too fast. Weary of having to field more questions about the PM and trust.Mr Johnson will try and tough it out, while Mr Sunak has signalled he will also not quit.There are only two weekdays before parliament returns anyway.Yes - several weeks after the police conclude their investigation which hasn't happened yet.
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