Johnson and the Great Escape?

Yep. Bstrd.

Pushed by the 1922 — or at least told unequivocally that that would be the next step.

Wants to stay on, though, until a successor is chosen. Still deludedly hoping he can buy enough time to win people round and that the whole thing will just blow over.

I had rather hoped he'd go down whilst I was abroad, and not looking at any internets. Then to come home to find out he's gone would have been a nice way to banish the end-of-holiday blues.

I see he's trying to cling on as long as possible though. No surprises there. And blaming everyone but himself. No surprises there. Saddest thing though is that I fear what comes next. We need rid of is entire party.

Nasty liars and fantasists all.

Al, it's 2022:
PM - Penny Mordaunt
Chancellor - Anne-Marie Trevelyan
Home Office - Nadine Dorries
Foreign Office - Priti Patel

Edit: Defence - Gavin Williamson

Given that Tobias Ellwood is clearly a very upright person as are Tom Tugendhat and Ben Wallace I am not sure what you are saying. Tugendhat has put his head above the papapet regarding China (quite rightly), Ellwood is a former soldier who is genuinely a hero for trying to saves lives after a terrorist attack outside Parliament and Ben Wallace was apparently a very good Defence Secretary. Can't say that about anyone in the SNP, Liberals or many Labour MPs.

Just remember that backing the wrong horse at the next election could destroy the UK. Don't want Wee Krankie getting any sniff of power.

All of them are as responsible as any other Tory for the shambles of Brexit, the shambles of COVID, and the support of Johnson for so long, even through such events as unlawful prorgation of Parliament to name but one of what is probably now dozens of things which should have brought him down. Thats what I'm saying, regardless of their other deeds in the world, politically they are tainted by assocation with the administration. But they are the best of what's left, so, for now, I hope they take the reins, until we can replace them all.

Ben Wallace has a voting record to be ashamed of when it comes to such things as gay rights, equal marriage etc. But we are where we are, and we have what we have. For now.

The only "good" Tories are the ones who left the part years ago.

"Backing the wrong horse at the next election". Hmm. I take it you mean you belive the tall tales of "coalitions of chaos" and will vote for the Tories again? I don't share your fear of Nicola Sturgeon becoming Prime Minister, I can't see that happening. Independence and the SNP is a matter for people resident in Scotland. I'd be sad to see them leave, but should they choose that path so be it. The next election will provide the government it provides. If you don't like it, you'll have to get over it. I will vote, again, in whatever way give the best chance of my vote counting to the removal of the Conservative party. I was right last time, I'll be right next time.