another supporter said borisjohnson had promised to run a tighter ship if he went back to downing street. an investigation by mps is due to start soon over what he told parliament over the covid rule breaking that took place there the last time he was in charge. boris is an amazing figure in our party. an incredible campaigner, he lights up any room and if he was in charge of our campaigning, he could be an incredible asset, but the problem is, as prime minister, we would be absolutely shackled to somebody who was bound to bring us down. the labour leader again said there should be a general election to let the public decide. there are worries among tory mps that mr sunak would not be able to win votes in the same way as mrjohnson when the next election is called. but for now, he is the only declared candidate who is certain of a place on the ballot tomorrow. helen catt, bbc news. 0ur political correspondentjonathan blake has more on those numbers candidates need to be on the ballot pa
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