The first post leadership polling not good for Truss – politicalbetting.com
I never know what to make of quickie polls like the one published by YouGov in the last half hour. This was carried out after the leadership election result was announced.
So looks like replacing Boris was a complete waste of time in reviving Tory popularity at least. More voters think Truss will be a worse PM than Boris than a better one.
Not that Sunak would have done much better, he trailed Starmer by 9% as preferred PM.
Only way is up. Truss is not offputting and her consistent rise and lack of particularly noticable scandal shows she is competent.
It's more of a question of if she buys into the shite about her being ideologically fixated, and it does not work, or if she appoints complete lemmings, and they screw up.
I expect she may have a short term bounce after a week or so if she announces a few popular policies on energy prices. We saw a fair bit of swinging around for Boris and Rishi in the early months of Covid as they first rejected then embraced big bungs to keep the economy going.
The most telling stat, I think, is the proportion saying they expect her to be "about the same" as Boris Johnson. This indicates a deep seated ennui. It shows there is no great groundswell for Boris to make a triumphant return, and I think it shows how many people see the problem as being the Tory government, not the specific individual leading it.
So looks like replacing Boris was a complete waste of time in reviving Tory popularity at least. More voters think Truss will be a worse PM than Boris than a better one.
We know you want Boris back and are hoping for a bad result to justify being loyal to an ex-PM over the party itself, but you could give her a chance at least.
The announcement on energy prices can't come soon enough not only for her popularity, but for the number of businesses that are already going to the wall.
Problem is not Truss, Sunak etc, it is the Tory brand. Like all governments round about 12 years they have reached their sell by date. So many occasions, 1908 -16, Liberal led, 1931 - 1945( National and Coalition, 1951 - 1964 (Conservative), 1979 - 1997 (Conservative, really it should have happened in 1992, 1997 - 2010, (Labour), now the general perception is Conservative 2010 - present. There is an inevitability about it, it is that time again, "We need a change", and there is no Corbyn to even delay the process. It cannot be stopped, whatever the Daily Express may try and say.
I expect she may have a short term bounce after a week or so if she announces a few popular policies on energy prices. We saw a fair bit of swinging around for Boris and Rishi in the early months of Covid as they first rejected then embraced big bungs to keep the economy going.
The most telling stat, I think, is the proportion saying they expect her to be "about the same" as Boris Johnson. This indicates a deep seated ennui. It shows there is no great groundswell for Boris to make a triumphant return, and I think it shows how many people see the problem as being the Tory government, not the specific individual leading it.
I see 34% of Con voters think she will be worse than Johnson.
What is the opposite of a polling bounce? A polling dip or a polling slump, or perhaps a polling splat?
Truss, more than any incoming PM I can think of, will be judged more by her actions in government rather than the mood music of her appointment (which is, let’s face it, terrible).
I am not sure the instant reactions are going to tell us much other than she’s coming into office as a fairly unknown but uninspiring choice in the middle of a period of Tory self-indulgence holding this campaign whilst the country inches closer to the precipice.
It’s hard to see anyone getting favourable ratings in that circumstance. Even a more engaging and uplifting choice.
The Tories are in check, but they have a few moves still to play before this is all over. I am not convinced I could ever see myself voting Tory under Truss, but what happens next is much more important than the mood music today.
Writing a letter to Boris Johnson on Monday afternoon, Ms Patel said "it has been the honour of my life to serve our country as home secretary for the last three years" and she will now "champion many of the policies and causes I have stood up for" from the backbenches.
Problem is not Truss, Sunak etc, it is the Tory brand. Like all governments round about 12 years they have reached their sell by date. So many occasions, 1908 -16, Liberal led, 1931 - 1945( National and Coalition, 1951 - 1964 (Conservative), 1979 - 1997 (Conservative, really it should have happened in 1992, 1997 - 2010, (Labour), now the general perception is Conservative 2010 - present. There is an inevitability about it, it is that time again, "We need a change", and there is no Corbyn to even delay the process. It cannot be stopped, whatever the Daily Express may try and say.
Yes. My reading too. Labour will really have to screw up to lose in 2024
Interestingly, I had a quick look at the polling. There seems to have been a slight bounce in the Tories sometime in late July/early August, which coincides with the rise of the general assumption that Truss would become next PM. I took a screen grab from wiki and highlighted the period of time, but I've no idea how to put pictures here. Regardless, it is easy to spot.
I humbly submit that this was Truss's honeymoon bounce but, fittingly considering who she is replacing, it's more of a dead cat.
Problem is not Truss, Sunak etc, it is the Tory brand. Like all governments round about 12 years they have reached their sell by date. So many occasions, 1908 -16, Liberal led, 1931 - 1945( National and Coalition, 1951 - 1964 (Conservative), 1979 - 1997 (Conservative, really it should have happened in 1992, 1997 - 2010, (Labour), now the general perception is Conservative 2010 - present. There is an inevitability about it, it is that time again, "We need a change", and there is no Corbyn to even delay the process. It cannot be stopped, whatever the Daily Express may try and say.
Yes. My reading too. Labour will really have to screw up to lose in 2024
Writing a letter to Boris Johnson on Monday afternoon, Ms Patel said "it has been the honour of my life to serve our country as home secretary for the last three years" and she will now "champion many of the policies and causes I have stood up for" from the backbenches.
Could be a shrewd move by Priti given Truss was likely to sack her anyway. If Truss is defeated at the next election she would not be directly associated with it while being a former Home Secretary she would be a strong contender for Leader of the Opposition
Problem is not Truss, Sunak etc, it is the Tory brand. Like all governments round about 12 years they have reached their sell by date. So many occasions, 1908 -16, Liberal led, 1931 - 1945( National and Coalition, 1951 - 1964 (Conservative), 1979 - 1997 (Conservative, really it should have happened in 1992, 1997 - 2010, (Labour), now the general perception is Conservative 2010 - present. There is an inevitability about it, it is that time again, "We need a change", and there is no Corbyn to even delay the process. It cannot be stopped, whatever the Daily Express may try and say.
Yes. My reading too. Labour will really have to screw up to lose in 2024
The Tories are done for now, barring a black swan
You’re not factoring in the warm, reassuring charisma of Truss. Her ability to connect and inspire is unique. She transcends the average.
I think the Tories are stuck with Truss at the next GE, for good or bad.
To give herself a fighting chance she could appoint a Cabinet of "all the talents" and trust her colleagues to run their departments well. However, if the rumours that she intends to appoint Suella Braverman as Home Secretary, and that JRM will be given a big job, are true, then it looks like she's following the Boris strategy of appointing on the basis of loyalty rather than merit. A huge mistake, I reckon. But good for Labour.
If Geoffrey Cox had behaved as Attorney General in the way that Suella Braverman did - and her successor will - Theresa May might well still be Prime Minister.
If Geoffrey Cox had behaved as Attorney General in the way that Suella Braverman did - and her successor will - Theresa May might well still be Prime Minister.
I was thinking the same thing the other day. Overdoing the bombast or not, he could have fudged it for political convenience and didn't.
Problem is not Truss, Sunak etc, it is the Tory brand. Like all governments round about 12 years they have reached their sell by date. So many occasions, 1908 -16, Liberal led, 1931 - 1945( National and Coalition, 1951 - 1964 (Conservative), 1979 - 1997 (Conservative, really it should have happened in 1992, 1997 - 2010, (Labour), now the general perception is Conservative 2010 - present. There is an inevitability about it, it is that time again, "We need a change", and there is no Corbyn to even delay the process. It cannot be stopped, whatever the Daily Express may try and say.
Yes. My reading too. Labour will really have to screw up to lose in 2024
The Tories are done for now, barring a black swan
Only question i think is how far short or over the line Captain Underpants is. Which likely determines if we are looking at 1 or 2 terms of urghliness
Writing a letter to Boris Johnson on Monday afternoon, Ms Patel said "it has been the honour of my life to serve our country as home secretary for the last three years" and she will now "champion many of the policies and causes I have stood up for" from the backbenches.
One, very small chink of light I can see, is that Truss might be considerably more libertarian than figures like Patel, hence fewer restrictions on protest, tilts at capital punishment, and pointless tilts at drug "crackdowns", etc.
On the other hand, the promised repressive anti-union legislation mooted by some in her team, and the tough talk on Rwanda, seem to militate in a very different direction to that one.
Is she authoritarian Liz, or ultra-libertarian Liz ?
If Geoffrey Cox had behaved as Attorney General in the way that Suella Braverman did - and her successor will - Theresa May might well still be Prime Minister.
I was thinking the same thing the other day. Overdoing the bombast or not, he could have fudged it for political convenience.
He believed in the rule of law and the importance of providing independent, disinterested legal guidance. Braverman was chosen for the role because she was happy to ignore both.
Can you name one single rational reason why the Ukrainians wouldn't be effusively positive about anyone taking on the leadership of a country providing military aid?
To do anything else would be absolutely crazy biting of the hand that feeds you.
One, very small chink of light I can see, is that Truss might be considerably more libertarian than figures like Patel, hence fewer restrictions on protest, tilts at capital punishment, and pointless tilts at drug "crackdowns", etc.
On the other hand, the promised repressive anti-union legislation mooted by some in her team, and the tough talk on Rwanda, seem to militate in a very different direction to that one.
Is she authoritarian Liz or ultra-libertarian Liz ?
Truss believes in freedom for people who think as she does.
One, very small chink of light I can see, is that Truss might be considerably more libertarian than figures like Patel, hence fewer restrictions on protest, tilts at capital punishment, and pointless tilts at drug "crackdowns", etc.
On the other hand, the promised repressive anti-union legislation mooted by some in her team, and the tough talk on Rwanda, seem to militate in a very different direction to that one.
Is she authoritarian Liz or ultra-libertarian Liz ?
Truss believes in freedom for people who think as she does.
Writing a letter to Boris Johnson on Monday afternoon, Ms Patel said "it has been the honour of my life to serve our country as home secretary for the last three years" and she will now "champion many of the policies and causes I have stood up for" from the backbenches.
I think her and Truss must get on really badly. I can't see any other reason for Truss not to keep her as Home Sec, or for her not to want to stay - there's a lot of very unfinished business.
Problem is not Truss, Sunak etc, it is the Tory brand. Like all governments round about 12 years they have reached their sell by date. So many occasions, 1908 -16, Liberal led, 1931 - 1945( National and Coalition, 1951 - 1964 (Conservative), 1979 - 1997 (Conservative, really it should have happened in 1992, 1997 - 2010, (Labour), now the general perception is Conservative 2010 - present. There is an inevitability about it, it is that time again, "We need a change", and there is no Corbyn to even delay the process. It cannot be stopped, whatever the Daily Express may try and say.
Yes. My reading too. Labour will really have to screw up to lose in 2024
The Tories are done for now, barring a black swan
You’re not factoring in the warm, reassuring charisma of Truss. Her ability to connect and inspire is unique. She transcends the average.
I reckon that even if Truss turns out to be surprisingly competent, and the Tories manage the various crises with impressive skill, they would STILL lose. People simply want a change now. They are BORED of the Tories
The one thing that might save them is Remarkable Events. We have not been short of black swans of late. Eg if we end up in a hot war (God forbid) then who knows….
Guido can sometimes be pretty snarky when it comes to internal Tory shenanigans, but this part referring to some of these pre-emptive resignations seems like pretty obvious spinning. When ones you like do it they are not flouncing, or about to be sacked, no sir. They are just super ambitious frontbenchers (well, Priti anyway) who for some unknown reason has decided they no longer wish to be in government in a way which has nothing whatsoever to do with the new PM.
Neither are intended as snubs to Liz – unlike when Philip Hammond et al quit on Theresa May’s last day – however they are signals they both want a couple of years out of government
Problem is not Truss, Sunak etc, it is the Tory brand. Like all governments round about 12 years they have reached their sell by date. So many occasions, 1908 -16, Liberal led, 1931 - 1945( National and Coalition, 1951 - 1964 (Conservative), 1979 - 1997 (Conservative, really it should have happened in 1992, 1997 - 2010, (Labour), now the general perception is Conservative 2010 - present. There is an inevitability about it, it is that time again, "We need a change", and there is no Corbyn to even delay the process. It cannot be stopped, whatever the Daily Express may try and say.
Yes. My reading too. Labour will really have to screw up to lose in 2024
The Tories are done for now, barring a black swan
You’re not factoring in the warm, reassuring charisma of Truss. Her ability to connect and inspire is unique. She transcends the average.
I reckon that even if Truss turns out to be surprisingly competent, and the Tories manage the various crises with impressive skill, they would STILL lose. People simply want a change now. They are BORED of the Tories
The one thing that might save them is Remarkable Events. We have not been short of black swans of late. Eg if we end up in a hot war (God forbid) then who knows….
Elections ultimately are always 'It's time for a change' vs 'Don't risk it'. Boris undoubtedly did well in an opportune moment to see a very unusual situation of a 9 year government getting an increase in the voting. But 14 years in, post (or during) recession, there would still be a sizable 'time for a change' vote even if Truss does pretty good.
But it is a big majority to defend. 1992 remains graspable.
It took the eurosceptics 41 years to get their referendum, so on that basis this campaign should bear fruit in 2063, by which time we will all have morphed into quasi-organic data sets onto mega-alien computers on the meta-planet Zuck 4.9
Problem is not Truss, Sunak etc, it is the Tory brand. Like all governments round about 12 years they have reached their sell by date. So many occasions, 1908 -16, Liberal led, 1931 - 1945( National and Coalition, 1951 - 1964 (Conservative), 1979 - 1997 (Conservative, really it should have happened in 1992, 1997 - 2010, (Labour), now the general perception is Conservative 2010 - present. There is an inevitability about it, it is that time again, "We need a change", and there is no Corbyn to even delay the process. It cannot be stopped, whatever the Daily Express may try and say.
Yes. My reading too. Labour will really have to screw up to lose in 2024
The Tories are done for now, barring a black swan
You’re not factoring in the warm, reassuring charisma of Truss. Her ability to connect and inspire is unique. She transcends the average.
I reckon that even if Truss turns out to be surprisingly competent, and the Tories manage the various crises with impressive skill, they would STILL lose. People simply want a change now. They are BORED of the Tories
The one thing that might save them is Remarkable Events. We have not been short of black swans of late. Eg if we end up in a hot war (God forbid) then who knows….
Surely Truss is beyond engaging in a hot war to save her skin.
It took the eurosceptics 41 years to get their referendum, so on that basis this campaign should bear fruit in 2063, by which time we will all have morphed into quasi-organic data sets onto mega-alien computers on the meta-planet Zuck 4.9
And you’ll be there drinking their wine on someone else’s dime claiming Brexit was a great success.
It took the eurosceptics 41 years to get their referendum, so on that basis this campaign should bear fruit in 2063, by which time we will all have morphed into quasi-organic data sets onto mega-alien computers on the meta-planet Zuck 4.9
I think you'll find that will just be the Tory leadership (or in some cases perhaps already is).
It took the eurosceptics 41 years to get their referendum, so on that basis this campaign should bear fruit in 2063, by which time we will all have morphed into quasi-organic data sets onto mega-alien computers on the meta-planet Zuck 4.9
With HYUFD still refusing another independence referendum as it hasn't been a generation yet and you will be talking about teenage Zuckian alien girls.
Problem is not Truss, Sunak etc, it is the Tory brand. Like all governments round about 12 years they have reached their sell by date. So many occasions, 1908 -16, Liberal led, 1931 - 1945( National and Coalition, 1951 - 1964 (Conservative), 1979 - 1997 (Conservative, really it should have happened in 1992, 1997 - 2010, (Labour), now the general perception is Conservative 2010 - present. There is an inevitability about it, it is that time again, "We need a change", and there is no Corbyn to even delay the process. It cannot be stopped, whatever the Daily Express may try and say.
Yes. My reading too. Labour will really have to screw up to lose in 2024
The Tories are done for now, barring a black swan
You’re not factoring in the warm, reassuring charisma of Truss. Her ability to connect and inspire is unique. She transcends the average.
I reckon that even if Truss turns out to be surprisingly competent, and the Tories manage the various crises with impressive skill, they would STILL lose. People simply want a change now. They are BORED of the Tories
The one thing that might save them is Remarkable Events. We have not been short of black swans of late. Eg if we end up in a hot war (God forbid) then who knows….
Surely Truss is beyond engaging in a hot war to save her skin.
Let's hope her Cosplay Thatcherism doesn't go that far.
Problem is not Truss, Sunak etc, it is the Tory brand. Like all governments round about 12 years they have reached their sell by date. So many occasions, 1908 -16, Liberal led, 1931 - 1945( National and Coalition, 1951 - 1964 (Conservative), 1979 - 1997 (Conservative, really it should have happened in 1992, 1997 - 2010, (Labour), now the general perception is Conservative 2010 - present. There is an inevitability about it, it is that time again, "We need a change", and there is no Corbyn to even delay the process. It cannot be stopped, whatever the Daily Express may try and say.
Yes. My reading too. Labour will really have to screw up to lose in 2024
The Tories are done for now, barring a black swan
You’re not factoring in the warm, reassuring charisma of Truss. Her ability to connect and inspire is unique. She transcends the average.
I reckon that even if Truss turns out to be surprisingly competent, and the Tories manage the various crises with impressive skill, they would STILL lose. People simply want a change now. They are BORED of the Tories
The one thing that might save them is Remarkable Events. We have not been short of black swans of late. Eg if we end up in a hot war (God forbid) then who knows….
Elections ultimately are always 'It's time for a change' vs 'Don't risk it'. Boris undoubtedly did well in an opportune moment to see a very unusual situation of a 9 year government getting an increase in the voting. But 14 years in, post (or during) recession, there would still be a sizable 'time for a change' vote even if Truss does pretty good.
But it is a big majority to defend. 1992 remains graspable.
Indeed. 7+ years of Truss is perfectly possible. It will require work and luck to get rid of her. It’s a harder task than Cameron or Blair faced.
It took the eurosceptics 41 years to get their referendum, so on that basis this campaign should bear fruit in 2063, by which time we will all have morphed into quasi-organic data sets onto mega-alien computers on the meta-planet Zuck 4.9
And you’ll be there drinking their wine on someone else’s dime claiming Brexit was a great success.
It took the eurosceptics 41 years to get their referendum, so on that basis this campaign should bear fruit in 2063, by which time we will all have morphed into quasi-organic data sets onto mega-alien computers on the meta-planet Zuck 4.9
And you’ll be there drinking their wine on someone else’s dime claiming Brexit was a great success.
It took the eurosceptics 41 years to get their referendum, so on that basis this campaign should bear fruit in 2063, by which time we will all have morphed into quasi-organic data sets onto mega-alien computers on the meta-planet Zuck 4.9
And you’ll be there drinking their wine on someone else’s dime claiming Brexit was a great success.
Indeed. Felicidades
Someone seems to have decapitated and eviscerated your pork pie!
It took the eurosceptics 41 years to get their referendum, so on that basis this campaign should bear fruit in 2063, by which time we will all have morphed into quasi-organic data sets onto mega-alien computers on the meta-planet Zuck 4.9
And you’ll be there drinking their wine on someone else’s dime claiming Brexit was a great success.
Indeed. Felicidades
Nice Yorkshire pudding.
Aunt Bessie’s. Surprised to find it in Alentejo, TBH
So looks like replacing Boris was a complete waste of time in reviving Tory popularity at least. More voters think Truss will be a worse PM than Boris than a better one.
Not that Sunak would have done much better, he trailed Starmer by 9% as preferred PM.
Problem is not Truss, Sunak etc, it is the Tory brand. Like all governments round about 12 years they have reached their sell by date. So many occasions, 1908 -16, Liberal led, 1931 - 1945( National and Coalition, 1951 - 1964 (Conservative), 1979 - 1997 (Conservative, really it should have happened in 1992, 1997 - 2010, (Labour), now the general perception is Conservative 2010 - present. There is an inevitability about it, it is that time again, "We need a change", and there is no Corbyn to even delay the process. It cannot be stopped, whatever the Daily Express may try and say.
Yes. My reading too. Labour will really have to screw up to lose in 2024
The Tories are done for now, barring a black swan
You’re not factoring in the warm, reassuring charisma of Truss. Her ability to connect and inspire is unique. She transcends the average.
I reckon that even if Truss turns out to be surprisingly competent, and the Tories manage the various crises with impressive skill, they would STILL lose. People simply want a change now. They are BORED of the Tories
The one thing that might save them is Remarkable Events. We have not been short of black swans of late. Eg if we end up in a hot war (God forbid) then who knows….
Elections ultimately are always 'It's time for a change' vs 'Don't risk it'. Boris undoubtedly did well in an opportune moment to see a very unusual situation of a 9 year government getting an increase in the voting. But 14 years in, post (or during) recession, there would still be a sizable 'time for a change' vote even if Truss does pretty good.
But it is a big majority to defend. 1992 remains graspable.
Indeed. 7+ years of Truss is perfectly possible. It will require work and luck to get rid of her. It’s a harder task than Cameron or Blair faced.
Sure. No room for complacency, need to be very well drilled to win every seat possible.
I'm sure it's nothing to worry about but Binance have decided to auto-convert users stable coin assets into it's own stablecoin BUSD. I'm sure this happening after Binance has been seeing sustained massive withdrawls of USDC is a coincidence and everything is fine.
BBC economics editor saying that Truss and her team are engaged with energy companies as of now to agree a 2 year energy price cap for consumers at a cost of approximately 90 billion
Additional a price cap of some sort will also apply to small businesses inflating the figure over £100 billion
If Truss announces this scheme or something similar than the debate changes and of course consumers will be relieved
And before anyone says windfall taxes will pay for this they simply will not, and it is likely to be a scheme payable over 20 years on energy bills
I'm sure it's nothing to worry about but Binance have decided to auto-convert users stable coin assets into it's own stablecoin BUSD. I'm sure this happening after Binance has been seeing sustained massive withdrawls of USDC is a coincidence and everything is fine.
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https://twitter.com/joncraig/status/1566827719958069248
Not that Sunak would have done much better, he trailed Starmer by 9% as preferred PM.
https://twitter.com/RedfieldWilton/status/1566826044656607232?s=20&t=wxPW-kLuKnv0s7lQIwcQ2g
Anyway, let us see if Truss' new Cabinet and policies on cost of living can see her get some sort of bounce at least
It's more of a question of if she buys into the shite about her being ideologically fixated, and it does not work, or if she appoints complete lemmings, and they screw up.
The most telling stat, I think, is the proportion saying they expect her to be "about the same" as Boris Johnson. This indicates a deep seated ennui. It shows there is no great groundswell for Boris to make a triumphant return, and I think it shows how many people see the problem as being the Tory government, not the specific individual leading it.
With such low expectations it is at least much harder to disappoint.
https://www.farnhamherald.com/news/politics/local-reaction-as-liz-truss-confirmed-as-new-conservative-party-leader-562180#Echobox=1662380024
There is an inevitability about it, it is that time again, "We need a change", and there is no Corbyn to even delay the process.
It cannot be stopped, whatever the Daily Express may try and say.
What is the opposite of a polling bounce? A polling dip or a polling slump, or perhaps a polling splat?
I am not sure the instant reactions are going to tell us much other than she’s coming into office as a fairly unknown but uninspiring choice in the middle of a period of Tory self-indulgence holding this campaign whilst the country inches closer to the precipice.
It’s hard to see anyone getting favourable ratings in that circumstance. Even a more engaging and uplifting choice.
The Tories are in check, but they have a few moves still to play before this is all over. I am not convinced I could ever see myself voting Tory under Truss, but what happens next is much more important than the mood music today.
Priti Patel has resigned as home secretary.
Writing a letter to Boris Johnson on Monday afternoon, Ms Patel said "it has been the honour of my life to serve our country as home secretary for the last three years" and she will now "champion many of the policies and causes I have stood up for" from the backbenches.
The Tories are done for now, barring a black swan
I humbly submit that this was Truss's honeymoon bounce but, fittingly considering who she is replacing, it's more of a dead cat.
https://twitter.com/FrankRGardner/status/1566788162503983104?s=20&t=wxPW-kLuKnv0s7lQIwcQ2g
To give herself a fighting chance she could appoint a Cabinet of "all the talents" and trust her colleagues to run their departments well. However, if the rumours that she intends to appoint Suella Braverman as Home Secretary, and that JRM will be given a big job, are true, then it looks like she's following the Boris strategy of appointing on the basis of loyalty rather than merit. A huge mistake, I reckon. But good for Labour.
The Adamantium Lady would be more modern and hip. Interesting - too soft?
On the other hand, the promised repressive anti-union legislation mooted by some in her team, and the tough talk on Rwanda, seem to militate in a very different direction to that one.
Is she authoritarian Liz, or ultra-libertarian Liz ?
I reallllllly want to know if later deciders went Sunak.
(I really like Patel, and I imagine she was doing a decent job at the Home Office. Pretty hard to judge of course.)
To do anything else would be absolutely crazy biting of the hand that feeds you.
Their headline figure was 66/34 Truss (which was in line with my expectation) but the wider question gets her down to 57
The one thing that might save them is Remarkable Events. We have not been short of black swans of late. Eg if we end up in a hot war (God forbid) then who knows….
Neither are intended as snubs to Liz – unlike when Philip Hammond et al quit on Theresa May’s last day – however they are signals they both want a couple of years out of government
But it is a big majority to defend. 1992 remains graspable.
Awww bless
It took the eurosceptics 41 years to get their referendum, so on that basis this campaign should bear fruit in 2063, by which time we will all have morphed into quasi-organic data sets onto mega-alien computers on the meta-planet Zuck 4.9
I think the rest will still be stuck here.
So that covers PMQs which means a dozen MPs defect to Labour?
I quite like Priti Patel - or at least I weirdly fancy her - but she had one job, and she failed. Exeunt
A good day.
Edit: And the "Johnson won't be leader at Conference bet" - thanks to @Foxy for that one.
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Additional a price cap of some sort will also apply to small businesses inflating the figure over £100 billion
If Truss announces this scheme or something similar than the debate changes and of course consumers will be relieved
And before anyone says windfall taxes will pay for this they simply will not, and it is likely to be a scheme payable over 20 years on energy bills
But it'd take several generations at least I think.
China’s population is expected to halve - HALVE - by 2100, and the sharp decline starts now
And at least ten other countries - big ones like Korea and Italy - are in the same boat
https://twitter.com/jburnmurdoch/status/1566806384838152193?s=21&t=MRZkjO8ld5QUWt5i1WHZeQ
I think that satisfies the legal restrictions.