Rishi Sunak is the first party leader with four former prime ministers at the political front line - how will he manage these backseat drivers?
Rishi Sunak will need to deal with Boris Johnson, David Cameron, Liz Truss and Theresa May during the election campaign, another dilemma is looming: how do they manage no fewer than four independent-minded, strong-willed Conservative former prime ministers who remain firmly at the front line of British politics?But Tory party insiders have revealed that there are discussions taking place about how to “manage” not only Johnson but also, Liz Truss and Theresa May – in a way which will us their...
Johnson’s camp is in talks with the Prime Minister’s team about what role he will play in the election campaign, although, asThis could cause a clash with Sunak, who is planning to put the economy and immigration centre stage. But a Tory MP supporter of Johnson said: “If Boris helps out in the election campaign, he will go out on the campaign, there will be throngs of people following him, there will be selfies and it will all be very jolly.
One MP said: “With Boris, I think it still hurts him the way he was removed, he is still engaged in politics, he is still keen. He still sees people. If Boris had the opportunity to come back, I think he would go for it. I think he has unfinished business to do.” A Tory source said: “Cameron is really enjoying being back at the centre of politics. His stock price is rising again.”, but the former prime minister made clear she wanted to continue to campaign on policies she cares about, including modern slavery and human trafficking.
However May has been a long-term Tory loyalist, and is not seen as someone who would rock the boat for Sunak in a campaign.
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