Rishi Sunak 'struggling to find big-hitter' to be Tory Party chair trends now
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The Tories are still without a party chair four days after Nadhim Zahawi was sacked - with claims big hitters are shunning the job.
MPs are bewildered that Rishi Sunak has yet to announce a replacement for Mr Zahawi after he was found to have breached the ministerial code over his tax settlement with HMRC.
Although appointments often happen the same day as departures, Downing Street has indicated there is 'nothing imminent'.
Senior figures such as Priti Patel and Brandon Lewis are believed to be shunning the role - which comes with a seat at the Cabinet table.
The behind-the-scenes hunt comes amid more dire polls for the Conservatives. YouGov research today showed that barely one in 10 voters think it likely that Mr Sunak will still be PM after the next general election.
The party is also braced for apocalyptic results at local elections in May, with the next chair facing a battering from members and MPs.
Rishi Sunak (pictured) has yet to announce a replacement for Nadhim Zahawi after he was found to have breached the ministerial