Sir Graham Brady is facing a challenge to his position (Victoria Jones/PA)
Tory grandee Sir Graham Brady is set to learn whether he retains his position as the powerful chairman of the 1922 Committee of backbench MPs.
Sir Graham, who has held the post since 2010, is facing a battle for re-election following a challenge from former government minister, Heather Wheeler.
Voting in the election – which is only open to Conservative MPs who are not on the Government payroll – closes at midday on Wednesday.
Heather Wheeler is thought to be the preferred candidate of No 10 (Chris McAndrew/UK Parliament/PA)
The contest comes amid reported unhappiness in Downing Street with Sir Graham, 54, who has been an outspoken critic of lockdown restrictions, voting against the Government on a number of occasions.