A structural weakness in her campaign is that she is telling party members what they want to hear – rather than preparing them for the hard times that Britain faces.
It has real democratic authority including with the Lords which might not be so inhibited from voting down new measures which didn’t feature in that manifesto.
The contrast between those blithe campaigns and this appalling landscape is unnerving, and raises profound questions about politicians and truth.
Didn’t he forsee the marginalisation of his party that would follow the Agreement? And anticipate his own fall from office and power as well as his rise to both? The answers are veiled in mystery because so are his motivations.
The two candidates have less than ten days to bring to the campaign her conviction that sticking with the status quo simply won’t do.
CCHQ should move to grip this disaster as best it can, before the third debate due to take place on Sky tomorrow.
For starters, a leader with integrity, a reasonably competent Cabinet, a less divisive tone, a new seriousness of purpose on policy and, in particular, some pragmatism on Europe.
Nothing shows our commitment to our values than the show of diversity and talent on display among our exceptional leadership candidates.
It would also make a mockery of any hustings held later than early August, since many of those present will by then already have voted.
ConservativeHome is told that the former Levelling Up Minister is considering her options. Meanwhile, Johnson is replacing the 50 or so Ministers who have resigned.
We need an empowered political leader as Chairman because CCHQ is the department for the future of our party and shaping our country.
I called recently for the Cabinet to tell Johnson that the game is up, and Dowden’s resignation is the closest that any of them have got.
Voters want the government to focus on reducing the cost of living, keeping a lid on the wage-price spiral, and, because of the war, national security.
The public will react very badly if they come to see the strikes as essentially political, but the Conservatives won’t want to appear unable to govern.
It will give you a stronger voice heard at the top of government; recognise our volunteers and activists; and ensure that we keep on winning election campaigns and keep Labour out of Government.