David Cameron could feel duty bound to resign, says Cabinet minister

Ministers admit PM's leadership would be 'difficult' if there is Yes vote One told the Mail he could be 'forced out' or feel 'duty-bound' to go Some Tory MPs say his credibility will be shattered in event of Yes vote Another said he would have a very difficult period, but was likely to survive Comes as PM has effectively ceded control of the No campaign Gordon Brown

By James Chapman, Daily Mail Political Editor

Published: 18:05 EST, 8 September 2014 | Updated: 03:02 EST, 9 September 2014

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David Camerons fate as Tory leader will hang in the balance and he could feel duty bound to resign if Scotland votes for independence, his allies conceded last night.

Even some Cabinet ministers who are supportive of the Prime Ministers leadership admit his future will be difficult despite his insistence he would emphatically not quit in the event of a Yes vote.

One told the Mail he would have a responsibility to stay on and deal with the aftermath of Scotland voting to break away but could then be forced out or feel duty-bound to go.

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David Cameron could feel duty bound to resign, says Cabinet minister