Braveman claims Farage and Reform could kill off Tory party as MPs start leadership bids - live

Suella Braverman has admitted Reform could kill off the Conservatives after Nigel Farage managed to secure five seats in parliament .

The former home secretary , claimed the Tories are experiencing an “existential crisis with Reform” and blamed Rishi Sunak ’s “idiotic strategy” for their worst-ever defeat in the general election .

After a bruising election result, MPs who managed to save their seats from the Conservative wipeout have started to put themselves forward in the race to replace Rishi Sunak .

Former health secretary Victoria Atkins and ex-immigration minister Robert Jenrick have both left the door open for potentially running in the leadership contest.

Other contenders include Kemi Badenoch, Priti Patel and Tom Tugendhat after Jeremy Hunt pulled out from the race on Saturday.

Sir Keir Starmer is set to kick off his UK-wide tour in Edinburgh on Sunday as he appoints more ministers to his cabinet.

On his third day as prime minister , Sir Keir has prioritised seeking an “immediate reset” of the relationship between Westminster and devolved nations.

His first visit will be to Scotland, where he will meet First Minister John Swinney in an effort to “turn disagreement into co-operation” with the SNP.