The first post-election poll shows why Theresa May is staying put – for now

The Sunday papers make grim reading for Theresa May. There’s talk of a leadership challenge from Boris Johnson and – embarrassingly – some include mention of No 10 making a ‘confidence and supply’ arrangement with the DUP. Given that the DUP have since denied that this is the case (instead, talks are ongoing), it does not bode well.

However, there is a small glimmer of hope for May personally in the form of the first post-election YouGov poll. While 48pc of those surveyed say she ought to resign following the disastrous result, on the question of who would make the best Prime Minister, Jeremy Corbyn and Theresa May are now tied. Incredibly, May has demolished the 39pt lead she had over Corbyn on this question at the start of the campaign:

Theresa May was 39 points ahead of Jeremy Corbyn on the question of best PM at the start of the campaign. That lead is now completely gone.