Boris Johnson is not the first leader to face poll of party MPs, a situation that has often led to their downfall

Confirmation that Boris Johnson will face a vote of no confidence came on Monday morning, but he is not the first Conservative leader to have faced one, or a leadership contest. Here is a roundup of the former party leaders who have faced no-confidence votes or leadership challenges, as well as the outcome.

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