Raising national insurance, fewer “sin taxes”, public sector pay rises, more schools spending – all are part of his programme.
His campaign was slow to start, and sometimes misfired. But he found his voice, is part of a Johnson future – and is back on the up.
If Brexit really must happen, then better to be frank about the impossibility of renegotiating the deal, or exiting without one.
“A Prime Minister willing to walk away. But a Prime Minister who will give negotiations a chance, and put in place a proper strategy to ensure they succeed.”
He has a clear plan to leave the EU, and as a former Brexit Secretary I can say that it is credible and has my support.
The public have little time for phony arguments about whether the public or private sectors should deliver NHS services.
Johnson’s first biographer confesses to feelings of bemusement, even incredulity, at the recent turn of events.
Those who worry about the changing face our Party should stay to fight for moderation, compromise and putting Conservative values first.
A week ago, we reported that, were Brexit delivered, Johnson would perform better in such an election. Hunt has now overhauled him on the same measure.
Each week, we are summarising the announcements made by those vying to succeed May as Prime Minister.
Our panelists give their verdicts on an – at times – turbulent week.
Plus: How I was booed in Birmingham. On to Nottingham…via Exeter. And: who would I vote for, if I had a vote?
Johnson had been touted as a potential leader long before I was handing out leaflets for him a decade ago; but friends, those were different days and different times.