Really not sure that applies any more. The Trussterfuck has made such a mess of the economy that interest rates will go higher (than they would have done), the recession will last longer (than it would have done), and government deficits and debt become that much squeezed (than they would have done). That leaves Labour in a far more difficult position to launch a recovery, and re-direct the economy towards where it needs to be.
The thing with Boris and PMQs was, he never answered a question. It really used to annoy me how the speaker let him away with this. Surely it’s his job to ensure questions are answered.
Sajid Javid on the list to ask a question just days after a #10 source savaged him ... could get awkward!
The 1922 can change the rules. In this case, the 15% threshold is currently irrelevant because Truss is immune (under current rules) for 12 months from the date she was elected Tory leader. Brady has simply told her that he considers 50% / 33% (depending which rumour you believe) to be the threshold at which point he will go to the 1922 to seek the rules be changed to allow an earlier vote.
I have read the document in full now and can find no reference to any "immunity". More of a stitch-up to keep her there which suits me fine! I wouldn't want to give the Tories an opportunity to elect a leader who might just have a bit of a clue what they are doing. The longer she drags it out, the greater the opportunity for the Tories to get a total beasting at the GE which should keep them out of power and away from the economy for a generation.
We do face very difficult economic times, you know.
