Anyone can have a bad day at the office or fluff a line in a speech. But yesterday’s performance in front of the CBI and the social care rebellion have prompted some to suggest that the Prime Minister is losing his grip.
It’s a moment of danger for Boris Johnson, both within the party and among the electorate. But much more importantly, this is a moment of danger for the country.
Covid cases continue to surge, just as the NHS faces another challenging winter, while the economic recovery remains fragile. Inflation is eating away at real earnings and families are facing financial pain as food and fuel prices rocket.
After weeks of sleaze allegations, which alienated red wall and traditional Tories alike, yesterday’s social care bill further strained relations with the 2019 intake of MPs. Johnson now faces another bruising battle after the bill faces scrutiny in the Lords.
The country needs a Prime Minister who is on top of his brief to lead us through this exceptionally difficult period. It’s time for Johnson to up his game.
