Cabinet Minister Mark Harper states that Rishi Sunak will remain the Conservative leader into the next general election, amid internal party challenges.

Some Tory MPs and the right-wing faction are considering a leadership challenge, with Penny Mordaunt being discussed as an alternative.

Sunak's supporters are calling for party confidence and unity in the face of the predicted historic election defeat and recent resignation of ex-Conservative Vice President Lee Anderson.

Rishi Sunak is attempting to boost his popularity and may postpone the general election, hoping for improved economic conditions to aid his standing.

The Conservative Party is managing fallout from a racism controversy involving one of its donors.

Senior Tories are dismissing the likelihood of another leadership contest before the next election and are focusing on party cohesion.

Rishi Sunak has excluded the possibility of aligning the general election with the local elections on May 2, hinting at an autumn poll.

The opposition is pressing for an election date announcement for national stability, while Harper refutes any suggestion of an imminent election.