Scarlet Pimpernell wrote:Well according to Nadine he has the confidence of the country well sorry I have absolutely no confidence at all in his tenure. I guess she knows that no de Pfeffel then no Nadine because let’s face facts she is like many in the current cabinet unemployable and would be back on the benches.
It looks like operation save big dog failed its first obstacle, avoiding an ego busting vote of confidence.
It was interesting listening to the possible scenarios, which could happen when a leadership contest is triggered.
Apparently, Boris is assured of 170 votes, which will make him "no 1 contender" but, it the number of votes against that will dictate whether he can cling on to power.
Usually, the standing PM will get a tap on the shoulder from the men in grey suits but, I cant see Johnson going quietly and he is likely to wriggle and scream and do everything possible to hang on to his position as leader..
There is the up coming by election in Wakefield and also one in Tiverton.
Labour has to take Wakefield back or they too are screwed but, Tiverton is currently Tory and they had a 22,000 majority at the last election but, the Lib Dems are fancying their chances here.
Poor Boris, I actually feel sorry for him now