Conservatives to face third by-election as ally of Boris Johnson, Nigel Adams, resigns - follow live
The most striking thing this morning is how few Conservatives are willing to talk publicly about what is going on.It is worth spelling out what might seem obvious, but is worth emphasising.
Boris Johnson concluded the Privileges Committee report would trigger a process that would lead to a by-election in his marginal constituency – leaving Johnson transparently on the defensive and not in control of events. And so, instead, he has grabbed the agency here – even if from a position of weakness – to drive events on his own terms and timescale.One senior figure told me: “We have been living with the half-life of Johnson for nearly a year now. He can do damage, of course, but there is no constructive future for him and it is goodbye – to power if not yet to influence.”
It is why when people ask ‘is this the end for Boris Johnson?’ it is worth reflecting on what they mean by ‘end.’It is certainly not the end of the road for him in terms of his influence. One other thing I am hearing – I am told it is likely the Privileges Committee will publish its report on Tuesday or Wednesday.Article share tools
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