Rob Stark meets a bloody end in Game of Thrones. But he won every battle he fought first – and the Greater Manchester Mayor is following his example.
That’s the biggest Tory revolt so far on a virus-related division, and enough potentially to defeat the Government in future.
Growing anti-lockdown sentiment among northern Labour mayors and councils offer him new opportunities – and dangers.
These are early shots in the developing Tory backbench campaign against the restrictions, which are set to gain volume and velocity.
Johnson contradicts his message of national togetherness, and antagonises MPs, by appearing to regard criticism as disloyal.
The move, which aims to increase parliamentary scrutiny of the Government, is also signed by Labour and DUP representatives.
The Brady amendment is part of the developing story of a clash between leaders and backbenchers over Party management, culture and MPs’ status.
The co-Party Chairman says next year’s local elections will definitely go ahead, and won’t give a figure for Party membership.
The Chairman of the 1922 Committee’s Executive is an enemy of rule by decree and a stern upholder of parliamentary scrutiny
Over a third of those who asked a question during a Hancock statement yesterday were to some degree resistant to such shutdowns.
Johnson will almost certainly decide to tough it out. But he will have a big problem if school returns prove tricky.
They’re facing mass unemployment and freezes on their wages. The Government must do its utmost to change the situation.