When the prime minister was first informed, his response was: “You keep an eye on it. It will probably go away.”
One MP shouted “No frog on his head!” as the former health secretary stood up to speak.
New projections also don't account for tactical voting, which suggests the losses could be ever more severe.
It is part of a new digital rulebook that has made Europe the global leader in the push to rein in the power of social media companies.
The former chancellor confirmed he will not contest Bromsgrove in 2024.
Senior Tory MP Charles Walker described the vote as a “sort of live fire exercise” for the Tories, saying they certainly will not win the next election.
The latest by-election defeat suggests the polls have it right on this one - we could be looking at total annihilation for the Tories.
Paul Brand described it as a "sobering moment for Rishi Sunak", while Labour said it sends a "clear message" to his new administration.
The Tory MP said Brits will avoid a 2 per cent increase on fish fingers and savings on some cheeses thanks to our "Brexit freedoms".
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