The 1922 Committee

The 1922 Committee is a group of Conservative Party Members of Parliament (MPs) in the UK. It was established in 1922 and plays a key role in party leadership matters. The committee helps manage leadership contests and represents backbench MPs' interests. If there is a challenge to the party leader, the committee organizes a vote among MPs to determine their support. This process is crucial for maintaining party unity and deciding leadership changes, influencing the direction of the Conservative Party and, by extension, the UK government.