article_snippet: the Tories are secretly planning to shore up David Cameron leadership if the Tories fails to win an overall majority in
article_snippet: MPs loyal to David Cameron are secretly planning to shore up David Cameron leadership of David Cameron falls short at May election .
article_snippet: No10 fears disgruntled MPs on the influential backbench 1922 Committee may use a meeting on the Monday after the election to push for a leadership contest.
article_snippet: MPs thought to be loyal are being asked discreetly to promise MPs will help nip any mutiny in the bud.
article_snippet: In this scenario, some senior ministers fear the party could be plunged into a destabilising leadership battle in the run-up to a second election that could take place in the autumn.
highlights_snippet: No10 fears disgruntled MPs on influential backbench will push for contest .
  