Out of the Loop? Boris Johnson Hunts a PM Seat, While Sunak Powers Up
The Great Cabinet Tug‑of‑War
Picture the Conservative Party as a high‑stakes family reunion where the right‑wing clan is suddenly all ears for former finance minister Mr. Rishi Sunak, even though he once stood toe‑to‑toe against the former PM, Boris Johnson.
Yesterday, the scene was set for a Monday showdown where three figures – Johnson, Sunak, and Ms. Penny Mordaunt – each are hunting the coveted 100‑straw‑hit mark from MPs to get a shot at the top spot and replace the brief‑lived Liz Truss.
Key Players & Their Moves
- Steve Baker – says he’ll back Sunak, citing a “soap‑opera” atmosphere that’s gotta be broken.
- Mr. Johnson – under a Privileged Committee probe for alleged Covid‑party lies, a bellwether for a possible exit.
- Damian Green – stands by Ms. Mordaunt, refusing to wedge out.
Kid Baker’s little tweet‑note blows up the scene: “This isn’t the time for Boris’s style; he could be a guaranteed disaster when the privileges vote comes in.” That set a tone Dragon‑non‑math‑scoring expectation: keep the palace stable.
The Sobering Reality
While Johnson is still holding his position until the committee’s verdict, the rest of the party wants a “balanced” leader who won’t watch the core of the government crumble on a scandal‑storm. The right‑wing group’s new entry point is Sunak, who can keep the financial markets on track after the chaos that followed Truss’s short six‑week tenure.
Bring Your Own Ghostbuster Gets the Conversation On Waking
With every MP weighing in, another piece of the puzzle – a ballot on Monday – will reveal who stands the highest chance to become the new prime minister before the current “state of affairs” (distorted by policy, pressure, and the untamed world of politics) ends. Stay tuned, folks – it’s a cliff‑hanger that only the next UK leader can solve.
