Sir Keir’s choice is between not sacking front bench dissenters, so inviting claims of weakness, and doing so – thus provoking accusations of over-reacting.
The Government could end up with a series of Burnhams and Khans, constantly trying to undermine it.
They described Johnson as a “dictator”, and want a local champion. The Conservatives have now selected their candidate.
It’s your efforts on the doorstep and phone that will help us to deliver more local Conservatives with a proven track record of delivering good local services.
The second of a ConHome series this week on the Prime Minister’s Reset Moment – and what should follow from it.
“The North of England needs new rail lines that go East-West and North-South.”
For Britain to prosper after Brexit, and Corbyn to be thwarted, the Northern Powerhouse is indispensable.
The Prime Minister needs to be more self confident with the media.
The Government has heard the message, and is dropping the mayoral requirement for rural counties seeking increased devolved power.
“After our darkest of nights, Manchester is today waking up to the most difficult of dawns.”
Its permit system places the island’s residents at the centre of policy – and can be tightened up, just as just it was in 2009, if the economy is squeezed.
Her strategy of winning over UKIP voters en masse while not losing Remain Tories to the LibDems worked well yesterday. What will Labour voters do on June 8?
Elsewhere, the Conservatives snatch Teesside and gain the West of England in a fine day for the Party. And Burnham wins big for Labour in Manchester.
Vaccine passports could become a Trojan Horse for a domestic pass. MPs must tread very carefully.