PARTY STRIFE IN THE COMMONS IS DILUTING EXECUTIVE ACCOUNTABILITY

Off-stage geopolitical meddling still a crucial factor

Although today’s Parliamentary schedule is somewhat vague, two flashpoints lie ahead for the Prime Minister: Rishi Sunak taking questions on the economy at 11.30 am (12.30 CET) and – at some point this afternoon – a debate on the latest round of Covid19 regulations. But far beyond Westminster, other forces are conspiring to take Boris Johnson out.

Six days ago, The Slog offered Keir Starmer this advice:

‘with 45% of 18-34 Labour supporters (and 38% of even over 55 Left voters) saying they do not think Lockdown2 will be effective….if I were Keir Starmer, I’d be looking to put clear water between myself and the Borisites on this issue.’

By ordering a Labour abstention in today’s Covid regulations debate, Starmer (who I am sure never reads this site) is trying to do exactly…