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muriel_volestrangler

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6. Nobody can really say

Reply to TexasProgresive (Reply #1)

Sun Jun 18, 2017, 10:24 AM

Jun 2017

While Boris Johnson is the bookies' favorite for 'next Tory leader', Jeremy Corbyn is slightly in front for 'next PM'.

If the Tories did depose May, then Labour would surely call a vote of no confidence in the government - forcing the new Tory leader to renegotiate with the DUP to save his or her skin. Which would make them look even worse in the longer term.

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Tories give Theresa May 10 days to 'shape up' or face vote of no confidence [View all] DonViejo Jun 2017 OP

I didn't want to register at The Times, whose the likely PM if you loses the vote? n/t TexasProgresive Jun 2017 #1

Boris Johnson? B Stieg Jun 2017 #3

Hmmm, he as a roguish trumpian demeanor, like a hybrid of Bannon and tRump. TexasProgresive Jun 2017 #5

Nobody can really say muriel_volestrangler Jun 2017 #6

Possibles that have been discussed rpannier Jun 2017 #7

They're more likely to put up a "stalking horse" challenger first, Denzil_DC Jun 2017 #10

Apparently, this threat is coming from Euroskeptics who want her to support a hard Brexit brooklynite Jun 2017 #2

She'll be gone shortly dalton99a Jun 2017 #4

If she were in the GOP in the US... blitzen Jun 2017 #8

I had no idea it was that volatile in the UK. Must have rubbed too close to cheeto when she was here AgadorSparticus Jun 2017 #9

When do they finally admit to themselves that they don't have a plan for Brexit? Blue_Tires Jun 2017 #11