DAVID Cameron has brushed aside the possibility of a Tory plot against him, but a potential future rival has received another political boost.
As the Prime Minister shrugged off suggestions that up to 14 Conservative MPs had signed letters calling for a change of leader, a poll showed Boris Johnson was continuing to enjoy an Olympic bounce.
A YouGov survey of 1700 people showed a "respect" rating of +25 for Mr Johnson compared to -18 for Mr Cameron and -53 for George Osborne, the London Mayor's possible rival in any future leadership contest.
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