Rishi Sunak is facing a plot by right-wing Tory MPs planning to replace the Prime Minister with Penny Mordaunt to avoid an electoral wipeout, it is claimed.

After the Prime Minister was dealt a blow by the defection of former minister Dr Dan Poulter, Tory rebels hatched a “100 days to save Britain” plan whereby Ms Mordaunt – best known for wielding a ceremonial sword at the King’s coronation – would become leader.

The extraordinary idea is reportedly in response to fears that the party could suffer massive losses in this week’s local elections, with the MPs planning a series of “quick wins” to ready Mr Sunak’s successor for a general election this autumn.

Talk's Kevin O'Sullivan is joined by The Sun's chief political correspondent Jack Elsom to discuss.

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