Boris Johnson's likely reign as PM is on a knife edge before he even starts

The promises that paved Boris Johnson's way to Number 10 could also see him moving out within months, writes Sky's Beth Rigby.

He inherits from Theresa May a bitterly divided party and a razor-thin majority - that could drop further should the Tories lose the Brecon & Radnorshire by-election on 1 August to the Liberal Democrats.Boris Johnson is almost certain to become the UK's next prime minister

Culture minister Margot James quit last week, another recruit to the"Gaukeward" squad of former Remainers determined to block no deal. And if you are in any doubt of the ill-feeling and division on the benches, you only have to look at the actions of Sir Alan Duncan on Monday.in a bid to hold a confidence vote in the presumptive prime minister before he was officially appointed by the Queen.Sir Alan - whose request was rejected by the speaker - told Sky News that he wanted the debate and vote to test whether Mr Johnson could command a majority in the Commons.

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