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The Guardian uses Mr Davis’s quote in its headline, saying he “caused shockwaves” during a dramatic day in Westminster. Mr Johnson’s supporters say he now has the breathing space to fight back – although estimates suggest as many as 30 letters of no confidence may now have been submitted. The paper adds that Mr Johnson is under pressure from Tory backbenchers to “buy their support” by axing the rise in National Insurance planned for April.