Professor John Curtice says Scottish independence won't be hurt by resignation of Boris Johnson
THE resignation of Boris Johnson will not impact on support for independence as his Brexit legacy will not disappear with him, Scotland’s leading pollster has said.
As the Prime Minister who was dubbed the “best recruiting sergeant” for independence, questions have been raised over whether Johnson’s departure will make a difference to the campaign to leave the UK.
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It won't affect the UK government's refusal of an official indyref2 either!!
You’d still be saying that if support for Scottish independence was 60%+, which seems to be the objective of current Conservative policy.
Professor John Curtice says Scottish independence won't be hurt by resignation of Boris Johnson
THE resignation of Boris Johnson will not impact on support for independence as his Brexit legacy will not disappear with him, Scotland’s leading pollster has said.
As the Prime Minister who was dubbed the “best recruiting sergeant” for independence, questions have been raised over whether Johnson’s departure will make a difference to the campaign to leave the UK.
(The National; €)
It won't affect the UK government's refusal of an official indyref2 either!!
Liz Truss has launched her Tory leadership bid by promising to cut tax from “day one” in office, declaring it is time to get back to Conservative values.
Professor John Curtice says Scottish independence won't be hurt by resignation of Boris Johnson
THE resignation of Boris Johnson will not impact on support for independence as his Brexit legacy will not disappear with him, Scotland’s leading pollster has said.
As the Prime Minister who was dubbed the “best recruiting sergeant” for independence, questions have been raised over whether Johnson’s departure will make a difference to the campaign to leave the UK.
(The National; €)
It won't affect the UK government's refusal of an official indyref2 either!!
You’d still be saying that if support for Scottish independence was 60%+, which seems to be the objective of current Conservative policy.
Don't be ridiculous, Stuart. Surely even you don't think there's an objective to current Conservative policy?
We know enough already. When even Jeremy Hunt and Tom Tugendhat - supposed to be the sane wing of the party - feel they have to continue with the looniest Boris policies such as the NI Protocol Bill and Rwanda, it's clear that the party isn't yet on speaking terms with reality. Labour can safely sit back and enjoy the spectacle.
I predict the Tories will be back in the lead in the polls fairly soon after the new leader is selected, provided it isn't Patel or Braverman.
He is definitely Airey Neave to her Maggie. Perhaps he will do the same thing as Neave - tell everyone that Kemi must get substantial support in the early stages or it will look terrible for the party. Then once she starts really performing, it all becomes about how great she could be.
Must be the most heavy-hitting endorsement anyone has received so far. Will Boris support a candidate?
Maggie Throup for Zahawi who is now astonishingly in 4th place - though it's very close and numbers are all incredibly low compared to what will be needed.
In the latest edition of what I’m now calling the Backyard Bard’s Cucumber Chronicles, I’ve cooked some calamari (from frozen squid rings) to go with my abundance of cucumber salad
Has a sane candidate for Tory leader put themselves forward yet?
Patel is the sanest candidate, in my view. Its the only 'continuity Boris' candidate. Not as charismatic but less of a liar, and would be less extravagant in public spending. Same crap policies. Would be like electing Major after Thatcher. A safe pair of hands, ha ha. Also she is an 'ethnic minority', so would be a progressive choice in that respect. Will prolong the culture war. Incompetence as usual. She is severely underpriced, in my view.
I can't understand why Patel isn't in the lead. Top office of state, and a vast amount of experience - and a brilliant political operative, she keeps surviving and thriving after every type of scandal. It seems like she just doesn't have any supporters amongst MP's. Its hard to understand why the tory party reject this talent. She would be politically popular in the red wall and could also hold up the blue wall.
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Since he effectively launched this morning, I wonder if it’s already over for the “spreadsheet guy”.
Full story in the @Telegraph
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2022/07/10/liz-truss-launches-leadership-bid-tax-cut-challenge-rishi-sunak/
At a time when discontent is rife and numerous vacancies are unfilled.
This could be a very, very nasty autumn.
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Nutter for nutter, I think they now outclass Labour which is a historic feat.
The poor can do one.
Must be the most heavy-hitting endorsement anyone has received so far. Will Boris support a candidate?
The endorsement by Neil O'Brien worries me, though.
Has a sane candidate for Tory leader put themselves forward yet?
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