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Analysis: why the media took so much interest in Carrie Johnson
Dan Sabbagh | Carrie Johnson is the prime minister’s wife who has faced more questions about her political influence than any Downing Street predecessor since Cherie Blair. At the same time, the 34-year-old has married, had two children and seen her husband enter intensive care with Covid in three years that began with uncertainty over whether she would even move to No 10. But it is the fact that he came from the political background of Westminster – a former special adviser (spad) to two cabinet ministers – and that there was a rivalry with Johnson’s best-known adviser, Dominic Cummings, that marked Johnson for the attention of media during her husband’s chaotic tenure. Contrast Theresa May’s husband. City fund manager Philip May did not arrive with external media relations, and although he occasionally attended No 10 meetings, according to insiders at the time, he kept a low and loyal profile in a style calculated to generate little public interest. . . Friends and allies describe Carrie Johnson as witty and witty with firm opinions, making her a perfect fit for the gossipy world of Westminster. “She’s brilliant, very likeable and fun, and we got on very well,” said John Whittingdale, a veteran Tory who gave her her first big break when he appointed her as an MP in 2015, when he was culture secretary. Her standing in conservative circles increased. A lively 30th birthday party for the then Carrie Symonds, held at Lady Simone Finn’s Primrose Hill home in north London, was attended by Boris Johnson, Michael Gove and Sajid Javid. Attendees say her husband-to-be gave a speech and Gove performed a rap inspired by Hamilton. Tory MP John Barron says he is “taking stock at the weekend” before deciding whether to run. The Basildon and Billericay MP describes himself as a “relative newcomer” to the race but says he has been “encouraged to give it some thought”. I haven’t got my eight signatures yet and that’s what’s obviously required, although the backbench committee next week will confirm that. So I’m recording and I’ll make a decision next week. I want to address as wide a range of the party as possible. But I also want to share my proposed policies with everyone and make sure there is enough support out there. Updated at 07:30 BST Bookmakers have made snap judgments about who they think are the most likely contenders in the Tory leadership race. As mentioned earlier, in particular, the odds have fallen sharply this week for Rishi Sunak, the former chancellor, and Ben Wallace, the defense secretary. In case you missed it yesterday, here’s former chancellor Rishi Sunak launching his bid to become the next Tory leader Former chancellor Rishi Sunak launches Tory leadership campaign – video
Sunak becomes the bookies’ favorite to replace Johnson
Good morning. He was neither the first to announce his resignation nor the first to announce his decision to run to replace Boris Johnson, but Rishi Sunak’s leadership bid will surprise no one. As far as the bookmakers are concerned, the former chancellor has taken an early lead, with an average of odds suggesting he is 2/1 to be the next Conservative leader, followed by Liz Truss (8/1). Sunak launched his bid on Friday after telling colleagues he had 80 to 100 MPs behind him. Some have begun to publicly declare their support, including Mark Harper, the former leader, Oliver Dowden, the former co-leader of the party, and Mark Spencer, the leader of the House of Commons. His announcement came in a flawlessly edited three-minute video message posted on Twitter with the tagline “Ready for Rishi.” “I am the next leader of the Conservative party and your prime minister,” he said. “Let’s restore trust, rebuild the economy and reunite the country.” For a man who has been in charge of the economy for the past two years, the suggestion that a rebuild is needed and that he is the man to do it may be troubling. His statement capped an extraordinary week in Westminster in which Johnson’s power collapsed dramatically, with more than 50 members of his government resigning before the prime minister finally announced his resignation on Thursday. While 50 candidates are not expected to compete to become the new Prime Minister, a wide field is likely, with 15 Conservative MPs putting their name forward for the post. We’ll bring you all the latest updates throughout the day.
title: “Tory Mps Take Sides As Race To Replace Boris Johnson Begins In Earnest Uk Politics Live Policy " ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-08” author: “James Owens”
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How will a new Tory leader be chosen?
Rajeev Syal It is up to Conservative MPs and then party members to determine a new Tory leader, who will then be prime minister as the party has a majority in the Commons. To take part in the race, a Tory MP must be nominated by eight peers. Once all the candidates have declared, Tory MPs will hold a series of votes until only two remain. In the first round, candidates must receive 5% of the vote to remain in the nomination, i.e. 18 votes. In the second round they must get 10%, which is currently 36 MPs. In subsequent rounds, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated until two candidates remain. When two MPs remain in the race, party members must make their final choice before a deadline set by the 1922 Commission. In 2019, when Johnson replaced May, the entire leadership process took about six weeks. Assuming the new leader was able to win the confidence of the Commons, they would not be obliged to call a general election.
Analysis: why the media took so much interest in Carrie Johnson
Dan Sabbagh | Carrie Johnson is the prime minister’s wife who has faced more questions about her political influence than any Downing Street predecessor since Cherie Blair. At the same time, the 34-year-old has married, had two children and seen her husband enter intensive care with Covid in three years that began with uncertainty over whether she would even move to No 10. But it is the fact that he came from the political background of Westminster – a former special adviser (spad) to two cabinet ministers – and that there was a rivalry with Johnson’s best-known adviser, Dominic Cummings, that marked Johnson for the attention of media during her husband’s chaotic tenure. Contrast Theresa May’s husband. City fund manager Philip May did not arrive with external media relations, and although he occasionally attended No 10 meetings, according to insiders at the time, he kept a low and loyal profile in a style calculated to generate little public interest. . . Friends and allies describe Carrie Johnson as witty and witty with firm opinions, making her a perfect fit for the gossipy world of Westminster. “She’s brilliant, very likeable and fun, and we got on very well,” said John Whittingdale, a veteran Tory who gave her her first big break when he appointed her as an MP in 2015, when he was culture secretary. Her standing in conservative circles increased. A lively 30th birthday party for the then Carrie Symonds, held at Lady Simone Finn’s Primrose Hill home in north London, was attended by Boris Johnson, Michael Gove and Sajid Javid. Attendees say her husband-to-be gave a speech and Gove performed a rap inspired by Hamilton. Tory MP John Barron says he is “taking stock at the weekend” before deciding whether to run. The Basildon and Billericay MP describes himself as a “relative newcomer” to the race but says he has been “encouraged to give it some thought”. I haven’t got my eight signatures yet and that’s what’s obviously required, although the backbench committee next week will confirm that. So I’m recording and I’ll make a decision next week. I want to address as wide a range of the party as possible. But I also want to share my proposed policies with everyone and make sure there is enough support out there. Updated at 07:30 BST Bookmakers have made snap judgments about who they think are the most likely contenders in the Tory leadership race. As mentioned earlier, in particular, the odds have fallen sharply this week for Rishi Sunak, the former chancellor, and Ben Wallace, the defense secretary. In case you missed it yesterday, here’s former chancellor Rishi Sunak launching his bid to become the next Tory leader Former chancellor Rishi Sunak launches Tory leadership campaign – video
Sunak becomes the bookies’ favorite to replace Johnson
Good morning. He was neither the first to announce his resignation nor the first to announce his decision to run to replace Boris Johnson, but Rishi Sunak’s leadership bid will surprise no one. As far as the bookmakers are concerned, the former chancellor has taken an early lead, with an average of odds suggesting he is 2/1 to be the next Conservative leader, followed by Liz Truss (8/1). Sunak launched his bid on Friday after telling colleagues he had 80 to 100 MPs behind him. Some have begun to publicly declare their support, including Mark Harper, the former leader, Oliver Dowden, the former co-leader of the party, and Mark Spencer, the leader of the House of Commons. His announcement came in a flawlessly edited three-minute video message posted on Twitter with the tagline “Ready for Rishi.” “I am the next leader of the Conservative party and your prime minister,” he said. “Let’s restore trust, rebuild the economy and reunite the country.” For a man who has been in charge of the economy for the past two years, the suggestion that a rebuild is needed and that he is the man to do it may be troubling. His statement capped an extraordinary week in Westminster in which Johnson’s power collapsed dramatically, with more than 50 members of his government resigning before the prime minister finally announced his resignation on Thursday. While 50 candidates are not expected to compete to become the new Prime Minister, a wide field is likely, with 15 Conservative MPs putting their name forward for the post. We’ll bring you all the latest updates throughout the day.
