Boris Johnson standing at the despatch box in the House of Commons in front of a group of MPs

What is the Northern Research Group?

55 Tory MPs have formed the Northern Research Group to pressure the government into providing greater support for the North of England.

The group wrote a letter to the Prime Minister calling for greater support for the North of England and a roadmap out of lockdown restrictions.

The group could cause trouble for the government by undermining their mjaority.

The government currently has a majority of 80 MPs.

The North Research Group is modelled on the European Research Group of backbenchers who eventually led to Theresa May’s resignation.