That Johnson - backed by Symonds, and having appointed Stratton - is trying to shape Number 10 for the medium term makes some sense.
And Cain and Cummings going will soothe relations with Tory MPs.
And Cain and Cummings going will soothe relations with Tory MPs.
But there are a slew of problems.
First, a decision on Brexit is still needed. A mess in January will happen in any case. It will be even bleaker for Number 10 in a few months than now.
Second, Corona is still not in check - more Tory MPs will rebel if there are more lockdowns
First, a decision on Brexit is still needed. A mess in January will happen in any case. It will be even bleaker for Number 10 in a few months than now.
Second, Corona is still not in check - more Tory MPs will rebel if there are more lockdowns
Third, all this heavily briefed new found focus by Johnson on environmental issues - that’s likely a red rag to a bull for Tory backbenchers
Fourth, Cummings gave Johnson protection and some structure. Who will give him that now?
Fourth, Cummings gave Johnson protection and some structure. Who will give him that now?
I cannot shake the thought that Cummings going is a rat jumping from a sinking ship, whatever the spin is to the contrary.
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