Sunak on ‘shaky ground’ over concessions to rebels, say senior Tories

Former ministers say PM risks counter-rebellion over planning, environment and online safety amendments

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Senior Tories have privately voiced fears about a slew of concessions made by Rishi Sunak to rebels on planning, the environment and online safety, suggesting counter-rebellions may have to be organised.

Several former ministers have suggested they are worried about Sunak’s strategy and said the prime minister could find himself trapped between two wings of his party. Potential flash points include the retained EU law bill, the economic crime bill and the finance bill after the spring budget.