But Governments have often been unpopular - sometimes massively so as evidenced by the Major Government 1993 - 1997 and the Wilson Government 1967 - 1970 - yet could not be forced to hold an election… (View Post)

I really don't see an election before Autumn 2023 at the earliest - with the first half of 2024 being more likely. Even a change of PM would not require that - Macmillan became PM in January 195… (View Post)

Every cloud has a silver lining! (View Post)

I see that Tristan Garel-Jones has died at 79. Very pro-European and a Tory 'wet', he was very effective in the Whips Office. (View Post)

Indeed - but only made possible by the Opposition agreeing to serve under him. I am far from convinced that Labour would wish to join a Government headed by Johnson. He is far too divisive a figure a… (View Post)