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Part of me wants him to cling on……

(239 Posts)
Kandinsky Sat 15-Jan-22 08:59:14

Couldn’t care less either. I’m with Urmstongran - he got brexit done.

Riverwalk Sat 15-Jan-22 08:58:51

When Starmer had to isolate for about the sixth time there wasn't slightest suggestion from any one that he's not telling the truth - it's just accepted as fact.

Compare that to Johnson going AWOL - almost everyone is assuming that he's lying low to avoid questions and interviews.

MaizieD Sat 15-Jan-22 08:57:08

It's tempting; it would just be so irritating to have him still there poncing around as though he were someone of importance.
As it is, we know that he is a complete cipher and in control of nothing, so his going will make little difference to the hard line repressive policies that are being nodded through parliament.

Iam64 Sat 15-Jan-22 08:53:28

I’m not sure the tories will be wiped out at the next election though I believe they’re more likely to loose with Johnson in charge.
The Conservatives are ruthless when leaders no longer appeal to the ERG - they’ll ditch him when they identify a less toxic brand.
I’d be happy to see the Labour Party in government,with Starmer as leader

Whitewavemark2 Sat 15-Jan-22 08:51:41

I am sure that given Johnson predilection to constantly lie, there is absolutely no need for him to isolate this week.

His plan is to keep out of sight and questions until Gray has produced her report exonerating him and then he’ll cut restrictions as a sweetener telling us what a marvellous job he has made of everything.

Galaxy Sat 15-Jan-22 08:49:48

I dont think we can think like that to be honest. I want a labour government so in some ways the best way to achieve that is for Johnson to stay. However in terms of the country we should not have someone such as him in charge. It's too risky.

Kim19 Sat 15-Jan-22 08:38:10

Unfortunately, I don't think the Cs will be knocked out in the next election. Perhaps severely dented but they'll introduce some sweeteners strategically before voting takes place and some people will 'forget'. My other sadness is that what's on offer to replace them is also totally unacceptable. A desperate wilderness indeed for me at the moment.

Bossyrossy Sat 15-Jan-22 08:35:43

And we are still waiting for you and the other Brexit supporters to list the benefits of leaving the EU.

LilacChaser Sat 15-Jan-22 08:35:18

Sorry, 'that', not 'there'.

Whitewavemark2 Sat 15-Jan-22 08:34:55

I think that is the calculation that many are making, for different reasons of course.

Oh and Brexit isn’t done, not by a long way.

LilacChaser Sat 15-Jan-22 08:34:44

I'm terrified that if Boris goes, there somebody who is even more namby-pamby about restrictions will become PM.

Riverwalk Sat 15-Jan-22 08:34:36

He's the gift that keeps on giving! grin

The Tory Party is ruthless when it comes to their leaders - it's only a matter of time before stalking horse, men in suits, 1922 committee, are again part of everyday conversation.

Urmstongran Sat 15-Jan-22 08:32:19

I’m not fussed either way. He got Brexit done ✅

Esspee Sat 15-Jan-22 08:26:40

……so that the Conservatives are wiped out in the next election.

Your thoughts?