We could have a new prime minister tomorrow. We'll definitely have one by this time next week.
Many eyes tonight are on whether Boris Johnson stands. At the moment, Rishi Sunak is the only person we know for sure has the numbers.
In the WhatsApp group for MPs supporting Mr Johnson, the former chief whip Chris Heaton Harris has said tonight that they have verified their backers and completed the paperwork to get on the ballot tomorrow.
Mr Heaton Harris has said to Johnson backers that it's "very good news".
The Sun reported the message earlier this evening - and sources have confirmed it to the BBC.
What does this mean? Well we still don't have a list of 100 names backing Mr Johnson, so we can't be certain.
But if he does have 100 verified backers - it would mean Mr Johnson can get on the ballot of MPs tomorrow. I've spoken to people who have been on calls with him today and they're convinced he will stand.
But until it's confirmed - who'd say for certain? I've spoken with other MPs who just don't believe the former PM has the numbers. One source close to another campaign reckons Team Johnson are panicking tonight and trying to shore up their backers.
The BBC's latest tally of public backers is 57.
We all know that Westminster is an unpredictable place. Watch this space.
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2022-10-23 21:08:21Z
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