Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s resignation has not wiped out his unwavering support among Express.co.uk readers, with more than half voting for him as their favourite Tory politician in a new poll.
Mr Johnson’s Uxbridge and South Ruislip constituency is one of three seats up for grabs at Thursday’s by-elections which would weaken Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s premiership.
Loyal allies of Mr Johnson have continued to cause problems for Mr Sunak’s leadership with Tory peer Gavin Barwell claiming on Twitter last month that the resignations which resulted in the by-elections were a “coordinated attempt” to damage the Government.
In a poll that ran from 3.45pm on Monday, July 17, to 2.45pm on Wednesday, July 19, Express.co.uk asked readers: “Who is your favourite Tory politician?”
Overall, 5,217 votes were cast with Mr Johnson won by a landslide, with 52 percent (2,696 people) backing him as their favourite.
Many readers praised Mr Johnson in the comments left below the accompanying article, with username Abdul_ Jones writing: “He’s famous and well-respected around the globe.”
Another, username sanjayp, said: “The Conservatives have one proven election winner – Boris Johnson.”
While username pantheon125 remarked: “Boris, no contest.” And username Evie Roberts added: “Team Boris all the way.”
Leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt came in second place, securing 14 percent (730 people) of the vote.
Username Scenwani commented: “[Penny Mordaunt] for PM. So strong. Worldwide envy.”
She was followed by allies of Mr Johnson, Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg with 10 percent (521 people) and Ben Wallace, who announced his resignation as defence secretary at the next reshuffle at the weekend, with five percent (275 people).
Lee Anderson also proved popular with three percent (168 people) finishing ahead of Mr Sunak on two percent (122 people) of the vote.
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Other Tory politicians listed each received less than 100 votes while three percent (170 people) answered “other” and 85 people said they did not know.
There was still support for some individuals in the comments, with username fredegar writing: “It has to be Theresa May, no scandals, no wild ideas and no lies.”
While username Hooded claw said: “[Thérèse] Coffey, all the way.”
Username RogerHudson12 remarked: “I would have liked to vote for Marc Francois since he’s the one I would trust most.”
