Prime Minister Johnson’s Do‑Over: The Party’s “Banana‑Slide” March to Parliament
The Resignation Avalanche
Finance and Health huge‑heads – Nadhim Zahawi and Sajid Javid – decided to jump ship yesterday, tossing the “couldn’t-be-really-willing” line at the safe side of the cabinet. A handful of junior ministers joined the exodus, leaving the council of war looking more like a Loot Box of vacated seats than a seasoned team.
- Finance Secretary Nadhim Zahawi quits
- Health Secretary Sajid Javid leaves
- Multiple junior ministers exit (listed anonymously)
New Finance Boss on Deck
Johnson, refusing to be a second‑hand politician, appointed Nadhim Zahawi—formerly the education maestro—to steer the national coffers. He also shuffled a few other roles, keeping the guild alive… at least until the next wave of resignations.
Inside the Party: Minds Are Not‑Saying‑Ships‑Are‑Wrong
The Conservative crowd is sensing the finish line. An anonymous voice told Reuters: “I suspect we’ll have to drag him kicking and screaming from Downing Street.” The troops are ready, the whistle is blaring—let the political pedal‑to‑the-metal begin. Conference rooms, question sessions, committees, the whole show‑stopper.
Scandals and Missteps: From Red‑Flags to Full‑Frontal
Johnson has piled on a buffet of fiascoes: a cash fine for a lockdown slip‑up, a “broken mirrors” report on Downing Street staff breaking the same lockdown rules, policy U‑turns galore, a misguided defense of a lobbyist, and a warning that the cost‑of‑living rollercoaster is still climbing. Even the flock of late—fuel and food prices—nervously tugging at the homeland’s budget.
The latest scandal forced him to apologise for appointing a lawmaker accused of sexual misconduct to a core pastoral role. It sent Rishi Sunak into the exit queue as Chancellor, and Sajid Javid’s health ministry turned into a public parade of resignation. The cabinet is now a one‑city incident.
What’s Next? The Parliamentary Round‑Table
This Wednesday sees Johnson facing a fleet of petty and presidential questions in Parliament, followed by a hard‑look 2‑hour exam from committee chairs. Imagine a March of ministers in suit and tie, each glancing at the ticking clock of a potentially new chapter for Britain… or a frantic finale.
Lost confidence
Javid’s Resignation Sparks a Raw Moment for Johnson
“It is clear to me that this situation will not change under your leadership – and you have therefore lost my confidence too,” the former Home Secretary’s letter said.
Public Opinion Turns Sides
- A recent YouGov poll shows 69 % of Britons want Boris Johnson to step down.
- Despite the sentiment, the bulk of his cabinet still vouches for him.
Alister Jack Keeps the Vials of Support
“I fully support the prime minister,” said Scottish Secretary Alister Jack. “I am sorry to see good colleagues resign, but we have a big job of work to do, and that’s what we’re getting on with.”
Vote of Confidence: A Brief Escape
A month ago, Johnson survived a confidence motion among Conservative MPs, and party rules mean another challenge can’t come for at least a year.
Still, some MPs want to alter those rules, and Johnson is also under a parliamentary probe for allegedly lying about Covid‑19 lockdown breaches.
From Mandate to Mayhem
Two-and-a-half years ago, Johnson rode into power with a promise to help Britain leave the EU—and he did it with gusto. But the pandemic hit hard; his early response drew widespread criticism. Since then the government has stumbled from one crisis to the next.
Boris’s support for Ukraine has earned him praise, yet the polls say it hasn’t translated into a surge for him.
Leaders Speak Out
Labour’s Keir Starmer didn’t hold back: “After all the sleaze, the scandals and the failure, it’s clear that this government is now collapsing.”
The current stalemate leaves Johnson’s popularity at an all‑time low, while Labour continues to edge ahead in the polls.
