One positive which seems to be emerging from the US today is that many (by no means all) Republicans and Republican supporters are turning against Trump.
Without the strong support of his party/base, he is immeasurably weakened, and the threat he poses recedes.
BUT... 1/7
Without the strong support of his party/base, he is immeasurably weakened, and the threat he poses recedes.
BUT... 1/7
What does that mean for those who have consistently opposed Trump? And, to bring the debate to the UK, what might it mean for those who are opposing Johnson and his attacks on the UK's constitution? 2/7
Trump/Johnson supporters do not seem willing or able to listen to the warnings of the opposition. More than that, they seek to present the opposition as the 'true' threat to democracy. 3/7
It is only when conduct crosses a line - crucially, this is a line defined by the 'moderate' supporters of Trump/Johnson - that they are emboldened to speak out. And when they do, things can change very quickly. 4/7
My (rather depressing) sense is that there is very little the opposition can do to influence where these 'moderates' choose to place their line.
In the UK, far too many are blind to the threat posed by Johnson's government. 5/7
In the UK, far too many are blind to the threat posed by Johnson's government. 5/7
If that's right, the opposition might just have to wait for things to get worse, in the (possibly vain) hope that something (presumably, very bad...) will happen to make 'the moderates' alter their stance. 6/7
I hope I'm wrong, and that there are things which opposition parties and groups can do to change minds. One thing is for sure - it is not going to be easy. 7/7
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