Posted on 11/13/2020 6:02:25 AM PST by RummyChick
There were renewed doubts over Boris Johnson's future in No10 today as he bid to 'reset' his government after Dominic Cummings signalled he will quit - having apparently lost an extraordinary power struggle with Carrie Symonds.
The maverick chief aide is set to leave Downing Street by Christmas after a brutal reckoning that saw his closest ally Lee Cain fall on his sword, having failed to secure the key role of Mr Johnson's chief of staff.
The developments mark the end of the Vote Leave clique's iron grip on government, which has been the subject of a mounting backlash from senior Conservatives frustrated at their 'aggressive' approach, 'incompetent' handling of the coronavirus crisis, and clumsy U-turns on issues such as free school meals during the holidays.
Jubilant Tories reacted to the bombshell events by gloating 'Vote Leave has left!', while a former adviser swiped 'goodbye and good riddance'. Senior MP Bernard Jenkin said it was an opportunity to restore 'integrity and trust'.
There is speculation that other key aides close to Mr Cummings could choose to walk out, while Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove faces seeing his influence diminished as he has lost an important supporter in No10.
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Johnson is too fearful of the flu to effectively lead his country. As a result of this irrational fear, he is causing serious harm to the country’s social and economic systems and is hurting millions of his countrymen with his deliberate actions to control what cannot be controlled with mandates and madness.
I’m surprised that Boris can even breathe, after the swiftness that he rammed his nose up Biden’s arse.
Never trust a man that cannot comb his hair.
Stupid Boris will be finished soon.
Didn’t they used to call Boris ‘red boris’?
Yep, he has destroyed the Torries.
Fromm historic majorities, to being lost in the wilderness after the next election..
How does someone in England who cannot comb his hair be in charge?
Oh wait... in the US, Biden has dementia and is a pedophile.
BTW the photos of those in charge are one rough looking bunch. No handsome men or pretty women.
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