Tory MP James Duddridge has handed in a letter of no confidence against May, claiming that the prime minister’s refusal to “rip up” her controversial Chequer’s agreement and her rival Boris Johnson's "inspirational" speech, as his reasons behind the decision.
The letter, which was handed to Graham Brady, chair of the 1922 committee, also cites a “disaster” of a Conservative party conference.
48 letters from Conservative MPs need to be issued to trigger a vote of no confidence.
Duddridge's letter is the latest sign of rebellion against May, who has faced constant attacks from hard-Brexiteers MPs - including Johnson and Jacob Rees-Mogg - over her plans for leaving the EU.
News of the letter came minutes before May is set to address conference in Birmingham.
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