Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s resignation has not worn out his unwavering help amongst Express.co.uk readers, with greater than half voting for him as their favorite Tory politician in a brand new ballot.

Mr Johnson’s Uxbridge and South Ruislip constituency is one of three seats up for grabs at Thursday’s by-elections which might weaken Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s premiership.

Loyal allies of Mr Johnson have continued to trigger issues for Mr Sunak’s management with Tory peer Gavin Barwell claiming on Twitter final month that the resignations which resulted within the by-elections have been a “coordinated attempt” to break the Government.

In a ballot that ran from 3.45pm on Monday, July 17, to 2.45pm on Wednesday, July 19, Express.co.uk requested readers: “Who is your favourite Tory politician?”

Overall, 5,217 votes have been forged with Mr Johnson gained by a landslide, with 52 % (2,696 individuals) backing him as their favorite.

Many readers praised Mr Johnson within the feedback left beneath the accompanying article, with username Abdul_ Jones writing: “He's famous and well-respected around the globe.”

Another, username sanjayp, stated: “The Conservatives have one proven election winner – Boris Johnson.”

While username pantheon125 remarked: “Boris, no contest.” And username Evie Roberts added: “Team Boris all the way.”

Leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt got here in second place, securing 14 % (730 individuals) of the vote.

Username Scenwani commented: “[Penny Mordaunt] for PM. So strong. Worldwide envy.”

She was adopted by allies of Mr Johnson, Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg with 10 % (521 individuals) and Ben Wallace, who introduced his resignation as defence secretary on the subsequent reshuffle on the weekend, with 5 % (275 individuals).

Lee Anderson additionally proved common with three % (168 individuals) ending forward of Mr Sunak on two % (122 individuals) of the vote.

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Other Tory politicians listed every obtained lower than 100 votes whereas three % (170 individuals) answered “other” and 85 individuals stated they didn't know.

There was nonetheless help for some people within the feedback, with username fredegar writing: “It has to be Theresa May, no scandals, no wild ideas and no lies.”

While username Hooded claw stated: “[Thérèse] Coffey, all the way.” 

Username RogerHudson12 remarked: “I would have liked to vote for Marc Francois since he's the one I would trust most.”