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The Tory heavyweights projected to lose their seats in election wipeout

Sky News Tuesday, 2 July 2024
The general election exit poll has painted a picture of electoral implosion for the Tories with many cabinet ministers heading for their own "Portillo Moment" - the shock loss of their seats.
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