Boris Johnson will address the Northern Research Group of MPs at its first conference next weekBoris Johnson will be told by his own MPs that levelling up “hasn’t yet materialised” and that it is time to make good on promises to the north if he is to remain prime minister. Johnson is due to speak at the first conference of the 80-strong Northern Research Group of MPs (NRG) next week. Loyalists and rebels alike hope that he will come armed with new policies they can take to the doorstep. SponsoredHowever, his weakened position after the confidence vote on Monday has emboldened even loyalists to increase the pressure over levelling up and consider how they can stake their claim with a future leader. Rishi Sunak, the chancellor, is expected to attend a private dinner with the group the night before the

Source: The Times June 11, 2022 00:33 UTC