Boris JohnsonResigning as leader of the Conservative Party would send the party into a decade of opposition. David DavisBe cautious.

The former Brexit secretary stated: Speculation mountsThe party’s chances of winning the next election are diminished by the return of the former prime Minister.

Johnson supporters He was talking about his chancesAs the Conservatives continue their slide in opinion polls, Downing Street is making an appearance.

Davis, however, who asked Johnson to step down as prime minister a few years ago, stated that the Conservatives would be facing a crushing defeat like 1997 if Johnson were to return.

He wrote in The Independent: “Boris won’t be the electoral asset that his followers claim.

The constant drumbeat pleading for his return is certain to fail but it will also damage the party’s chances at the next election.

“Continuously driving the message of division into the public sphere, constantly undermining existing leadership, will do nothing but harm.

Furthermore, 1997 was a year when many of the most critical people of the government were the worst offenders, and they were punished with the electoral response to their animosities.

Sunak’s government of quiet efficiency is well capable of winning reelection.

“But if Boris’ foolish dream of a resurrection persists, the same thing will happen again—and, more importantly, we’ll be out of power for a decade again.”

Johnson, who He resigned from the post of prime ministerThe following year PartygateAnd Chris PincherScandals, a quick comeback attempt. Liz Truss diesOctober

Finally, we decided that Withdrawal from the race To succeed her, he insisted that he would run again in the next election.

Davis’ comments reveal once again the deep divisions in the Conservative Party, less that two years after the next election.

After three months as Prime Minster, Rishi sunak is already under immense pressure from his deputies.

He forced entry this week Another humiliating dropAfter a revolt of more than 50 Tory MPs, the online safety bill was passed.

Sunak also has it Perform U-turnsHis deputies put pressure on him to build homes and wind farms onshore.