What’s Next for Boris ?

 10th June 2023

So, Boris stepped down as a Conservative MP yesterday. 

It was a shock. A massive shock.

The Left Wing blob and the main stream media media we determined to get their man. 

Not content with forcing out of his job as Prime Minister, they could not even have in as an MP, such was their fear of his popularity.

A man that gained a massive 80 seat majority in 2019, that turned seats that had been Labour for decades to Conservative. 

A man that promised to GET BREXIT DONE and he did.

A man with a massive mandate from the UK voters.

And it was his electoral popularity that scared them so much, and a need to punish him for Brexit. And make no mistake, the next General Election will be about saving Brexit and stopping the boats.

There is no reason to go into the detail here of the coup to remove Boris. That’s all been documented elsewhere. There are many tweets about this on my twitter profile.

However, the note that Boris issued on standing down as an MP is important to include below.

Looking forward, the telling phrase for me is ‘It is very sad to be leaving parliament - at least for now - …’

And we should remember that his political hero Winston Churchill returned to the role of Prime Minister for the period 1951-55, after leading the UK through the war as Prime Minister between 1940-45.

Winston did it, so can Boris.

So, What’s Next for Boris ?

There are countless opportunities open to Boris now, below are some options, you will have other ideas, and as we know Boris very often surprised us.

For the 8 opportunities I have listed, I have also included a % chance of that happening, in my view, and listed them in most likely to least likely order.

1. A future within the Conservative Party ? - There may still be a future in the existing Conservative Party. Many Conservative MP’s still support Boris and understand that he is the ultimate electoral asset. He gets votes. Lots are vocal about their support, some less so, for obvious reasons. He still has support of many members and ex-members and support in the electorate. He could well decide to stand in another by election, or bide his time until after the next general election, an election the Conservatives seem determined and likely to lose badly, and mount a comeback then. Nothing is beyond the realms of possibility - CHANCE : 25%
2. Unite to unite ? - Could Boris look to join forces with an existing ‘Right-of-Centre’ Party. Well, there are plenty of advantages in doing this, both for the Party and for Boris. The blocking factors are what role would Boris want and managing the egos of those already in that party. But Boris would bring publicity, support, money and the prospect of MPs - CHANCE : 20%
3. New build ? - Boris forming a New ‘Right-of-Centre’ Party is definitely a possibility. He has the knowledge and experience, he has the support of many MPs that would perhaps defect to a new party led by Boris, he has the support of millions in the electorate, he would surely have the support of major financial backers. It would be a long road, but sometimes building something new is easier than changing something with a deep seated way of working.  - CHANCE : 15%
4. An Independent future ? - Boris could stand as an Independent in a future election, and a carefully chosen seat would surely see his selection. But the route to real power would be difficult - CHANCE : 10%
5. Move to media ? - A future in TV ? Yes, he could do it. Easily. I just don’t see that being enough for Boris - CHANCE : 10%
6. Writing & Lecturing ? - Boris, of course, is an accomplished author and journalist. A continued career writing on politics and history could well be the way forward. Throw in a clear high demand that would exist for Boris on the lecture circuit, and a fulfilling and highly lucrative career could still lay ahead - CHANCE : 10%
7. Big Job for the ‘Big Dog’ ? - There are many political big jobs available around the world. I really wouldn’t be surprised to see Boris appointed to something high profile - CHANCE : 5%
8. Enough is Enough ?  - Boris could quite easily retreat back to a well deserved family life with Carrie and his children. After the trials and tribulations of the last few years, who could blame him. I couldn’t. And if that’s the choice he makes then his family, his friends inside & outside politics and his countless fans and supports must and will wish him well and health and happiness in his future, wherever that leads - CHANCES : 5%

Only time will tell, its never boring with Boris.

Hang on to your hats, it’s not over until it’s over.

I am 100% certain that politics is NOT finished with Boris Johnson, and I am equally certain that Boris Johnson is NOT finished with politics.

I am sure that he will be Prime Minister again, IF HE WANTS TO BE.

And he will continue to have my support and the support of millions in the UK and around the world.

Watch this space.

Thanks for reading.

Graham

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