+UPDATE+
Boris Johnson’s “Scotland policy” hit by UK govt infighting.
Little remarked upon further fallout of the internecine war engulfing Downing St is Johnson’s Union strategy.
In February when the “Union Unit” lost 2 leaders inside 3 weeks: Luke Graham, then Oliver Lewis..
Boris Johnson’s “Scotland policy” hit by UK govt infighting.
Little remarked upon further fallout of the internecine war engulfing Downing St is Johnson’s Union strategy.
In February when the “Union Unit” lost 2 leaders inside 3 weeks: Luke Graham, then Oliver Lewis..
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The chaotic “Union Unit” was effectively replaced as a political power by the creation of a special cabinet committee.
However as members were ministers, this invested power in the go-between who was chosen to steer this....who was none other than...
theguardian.com/politics/2021/…
The chaotic “Union Unit” was effectively replaced as a political power by the creation of a special cabinet committee.
However as members were ministers, this invested power in the go-between who was chosen to steer this....who was none other than...
theguardian.com/politics/2021/…
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The aide chosen to help out on the “Scotland strategy” was none other than Carrie Symond’s “party pal” - Henry Newman. The only non govt minister (or even MP) involved with the Union committee.
So Johnson looks like losing a 3rd leading Union head inside 2 months.
The aide chosen to help out on the “Scotland strategy” was none other than Carrie Symond’s “party pal” - Henry Newman. The only non govt minister (or even MP) involved with the Union committee.
So Johnson looks like losing a 3rd leading Union head inside 2 months.
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Henry Newman - little known outside London - is widely known in media circles as an indiscreet source of gossip, thought to have been the source of a number of leaks that Cummings railed against.
However he’s considered untouchable due to he’s status as Carrie’s best friend.
Henry Newman - little known outside London - is widely known in media circles as an indiscreet source of gossip, thought to have been the source of a number of leaks that Cummings railed against.
However he’s considered untouchable due to he’s status as Carrie’s best friend.
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This may explain why Johnson took the highly problematic & unusual action to personally ring round newspaper editors to brief on the Cummings allegations - he’s protecting his fiancé’s best friend..& the last man standing in his Union Unit - just days before the 🏴 elections.
This may explain why Johnson took the highly problematic & unusual action to personally ring round newspaper editors to brief on the Cummings allegations - he’s protecting his fiancé’s best friend..& the last man standing in his Union Unit - just days before the 🏴 elections.
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Perhaps not also coincidental to Johnson’s calculations is Newman was very close to Michael Gove.
It wouldn’t be a good time to lose Newman’s support when he - more than anyone else - thru his friendship with Carrie knows rather more than the average SPAD does about Johnson.
Perhaps not also coincidental to Johnson’s calculations is Newman was very close to Michael Gove.
It wouldn’t be a good time to lose Newman’s support when he - more than anyone else - thru his friendship with Carrie knows rather more than the average SPAD does about Johnson.
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