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Boris Johnson to 'purge' whips office in bid to cling onto power, sources say

UK Prime Minister Boris JohnsonChristopher Furlong/Getty Images Johnson expected to make changes to his whips office — MPs who enforce discipline — sources said. MPs described an erratic operation that harmed relations between Downing Street and backbenchers. One former minister described the expected changes as "the last few breaths... being gasped." Boris Johnson is expected to "purge" his whips office as part of last-ditch efforts to reset his relationship with his MPs and save his career, sources told Insider.Whips are the MPs tasked by party leaders to manage discipline within the ranks of MPs, and make sure they support the aims of the party.Mark Spencer, the chief whip, has been facing calls to quit since attempt save Owen Paterson from a suspension over breaching lobbying rules.Spencer now "thinks he's very much on his way out", a senior Tory MP told Insider.

 

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