Loyalist MPs urged to form a ' praetorian coalition ' around Prime Minister . It 's to protect him from Right - wingers plotting to move against him . No10 fears disgruntled MPs on influential backbench will push for reforms . parliament denies it is directly involved in the ' save Dave ' initiative . A number of senior ministers have conducted ' informal conversations ' with MPs . David Cameron has cracked down on plans to force universities to ban hate preachers from speaking on campus . Universities were expected to create anti - extremism policies to prevent vulnerable students being exposed to fanatics . But following a Coalition row , the Tories have dropped threats to punish universities that did not comply .
Loyalist MPs urged to form a 'praetorian guard ' around Prime Minister . It 's to protect him from Right-wingers plotting to move against him . No10 fears disgruntled MPs on influential backbench will push for contest . Leadership denies it is directly involved in the 'save Dave ' initiative . A number of senior ministers have had 'informal conversations ' with MPs . David Cameron has backed down on plans to force universities to ban hate preachers from speaking on campus . Universities were expected to create anti-extremism policies to stop vulnerable youngsters being exposed to fanatics . But following a Coalition row , the Tories have dropped threats to punish universities that did not comply .