The further the act of leaving the EU recedes, the more 2019’s Tory voters will move on – as two recent by-elections reminded us.
Most of the action has been over Covid-related divisions. And most of the dissenters are from older intakes.
The decision on lifting the remainder of lockdown will be based on many factors. But that’s the question at the heart of it.
I believe I am the right person to deliver a renewed Committee that can serve the best interests of voters up and down the country.
A decision is expected when the Executive committee meets this week, and the poll itself is due to take place after June 21.
Should he be handcuffed under public restraint, like a suspect watched by Priti Patel? Or freed to run wild through Alpine meadows, like Julie Andrews?
The rush towards Something Must Be Done should be paused. How about having a fresh look at ethics and values, as well as the concept of trust?
The most important question today isn’t whether the Government’s plan is right or wrong, but how decisions should be made about it.
Yesterday’s backbench reaction to his Commons statement suggests that most Tory MPs will back his proposals.
Johnson behaved like a boisterous middle-aged games master in baggy shorts who constantly assures us that we are almost at the winning post.
The Prime Minister replies: “I can’t believe it will be until the end of March that the House has to wait before having a new vote and a new discussion.”
The 1922 Executive Committee Chairman has established himself on Covid almost as a kind of leader of the internal opposition.
We knew that even the prospect of one would widen and deepen debate on Coronavirus policy – which was essential.
The OBR’s horrid forecasts of an output implosion and soaring unemployment will do nothing to quell Tory resistance to tougher Covid tiers.
I just can’t feel comfortable with these proposals – let alone summon the will to go out and try to convince voters of them.