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John McTernan
@johnmcternan
Strategist and commentator. Formerly Tony Blair's Political Secretary and Julia Gillard's Comms Director. No 2, PR Influencer Index.
May 4 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Further and Faster Warning (Part 1) - cutting Winter Fuel Allowance deeply unpopular Image Further and Faster (Part 2) - disability benefits are even more unpopular Image
Jan 26, 2022 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
Can the Prime Minister get out of his current bind? Experience says that where no other politician could find wiggle room, Boris Johnson always can. Assuming that Sue Gray’s report leaves the PM still standing, then he needs to “burn up the road”. 1. Apologise. Make an effusive and sincere apology. Take full personal responsibility. Admit fault. Commit to being a changed person.

2. Draw a line under it. Move a no confidence motion in the Commons. Make your MPs choose between backing you or Christian Wakeford and Labour.
Jan 25, 2022 • 6 tweets • 1 min read
Advice to No 10 staff facing a police inquiry, from one who has.

1. Get a solicitor. They will get you a good QC. Listen to them and take their advice. Make sure your employer is paying. 2. Don’t be interviewed on the premises. Or in a police station. There are plenty of discreet places you can go to. Let your solicitor liaise about venues and timing.
Dec 14, 2019 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
Anyone who cares about the future of progressive politics in the UK needs an honest post mortem on what was a disastrous defeat for Labour. We all have our own theories. But this is a time to be open to different perspectives too. (1) Reading outside your comfort zone is challenging but rarely uncomfortable. I heartily recommend @leninology, @ofthesparrows, @shirkerism, @AyoCaesar, @Tom_Gann, @graceblakeley I don’t always agree with them - but it is important to work out why. Support their Patreons too. (2)