Johnson considers surprise IDS return
Dec 19, 2021 13:20:49 GMT
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Johnson considers surprise IDS return
Iain Duncan Smith is being lined up for a prominent government job to placate the right wing of the Conservative Party amid fears that the prime minister has lost the support of former Brexiteer allies.
Duncan Smith, a former Tory leader, is being considered for a new role as Boris Johnson prepares to shake up his top team, according to senior party sources.
Last week Johnson’s premiership suffered a damaging backbench rebellion, a by-election defeat in a previously safe seat, more revelations about secret, lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street and a new Covid crisis. The prime minister is trying to relaunch his premiership and reset the relationship with his backbenchers, who have demanded changes to his No 10 operation.
“The PM stands by his team
www.thetimes.co.uk/article/johnson-considers-surprise-ids-return-p2rkbq36p
Iain Duncan Smith is being lined up for a prominent government job to placate the right wing of the Conservative Party amid fears that the prime minister has lost the support of former Brexiteer allies.
Duncan Smith, a former Tory leader, is being considered for a new role as Boris Johnson prepares to shake up his top team, according to senior party sources.
Last week Johnson’s premiership suffered a damaging backbench rebellion, a by-election defeat in a previously safe seat, more revelations about secret, lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street and a new Covid crisis. The prime minister is trying to relaunch his premiership and reset the relationship with his backbenchers, who have demanded changes to his No 10 operation.
“The PM stands by his team
www.thetimes.co.uk/article/johnson-considers-surprise-ids-return-p2rkbq36p