Don't be vague, ask Lord Hague
Perhaps the funniest thing about the long list of Tories who think now is the time to stab their Prime minister in the back, is that they are so dumb. If they think they can turn the fortunes of the Tory party around before an election by being nastier, and slashing taxes, then Liz Truss has some news for them.
If, as is far more likely, they are positioning themselves to take over the party after a massive electoral defeat they need to have a quiet chat with William Hague.
He famously decided not to wait but to go for the leadership of the Tory party when it was first thrown aside by Tony Blair’s landslide victory, just because he could.
He was replaced by two other leaders who also failed, before David Cameron managed to secure a narrow victory after 5 years as opposition leader. Hague’s political career was basically over, he moved too soon and paid the price.
Why Suella Braverman or any of the other challengers for the Tory leadership would want it now is beyond me. Even if the complete mess the Tory party is planning to leave for the next government does destroy the Labour party’s chances in the following election, that is still 5 years away.
5 years is an age in politics, ask William Hague.
Leadership of the Tory party is a poisoned chalice, and will be for years. There is a very good chance the next Tory PM is still not even an MP.
Go for the leadership now if you want, it is great fun to watch but you will only ever be a footnote in political history.
There is someone behind you, in the shadows, bidding their time, positioning themselves for the long run, building a quiet reputation for common sense, waiting for you and your successors to fail.
You just don’t know who they are yet and you won’t for 5-6 years, minimum.
But if you want to keep the seat warm for a real politician do please go ahead.
Economics, trade and Brexit, not necessarily in that order but the dog always comes first.
By Jonty Bloom Media