Fair enough but on paper at least. Generally speaking, the COE would usually have a pretty good chance of one day leading the party/country.
Well this is my point, its 'normally' someone who at least has a stab at it. This may not be the case here given that no one knew who he was six months ago. TBF Major and Brown represent two COE-PM graduates in my lifetime, which is a reasonable strike rate. Admittedly, I'd imagine far more COEs have 'expected' to graduate to PM than has actually happened, and I imagine Sunak is no different.When was the last chancellor to become PM? Major/ Brown. Can’t think of another. Callaghan? The day Sunak becomes PM is the day I run a 4 minute mile in my underpants.
Did he answer your questions or just give his pre-prepared answer, regardless of the question?I have actually met RS.
However, I see what really counts is what someone tells you about a person in the Guardian et al isn't it ?
Just how has this son in-law of a powerful billionaire had such a meteoric rise to the second most powerful politician in the country?
When was the last chancellor to become PM? Major/ Brown. Can’t think of another. Callaghan? The day Sunak becomes PM is the day I run a 4 minute mile in my underpants.
Yeah I was being sarcastic.Think your post gave the reasons why. Jobs for the boys.
I wonder if he'll know anything about the British border in Ireland unlike his predecessor.James Cleverly is qualified for his new role in the Foreign Office. He's got a map AND a globe.
I think there is a lot more to Javid going than we know about, there has been an undercurrent for a while. The new bloke is completely inexperienced for the role but he fits the profile, Winchester, Oxford, Stanford Business School and Goldman Sachs. Born to rule the average northern voter in Brexit communities, just give him the job, he doesn’t need to earn it.He's getting rid of some of the Brexit MPs who helped him to where he is.
I have actually met Cecil Parkinson. Sadly it was before I had the opportunity to ask the question "What do you have in common with IKEA?""I have actually met RS."
Congratulations.
I have actually met RS.
However, I see what really counts is what someone tells you about a person in the Guardian et al isn't it ?
Is it really too much to ask that the PM and the Chancellor are on the same page? One of the biggest problems of recent years was Hammond being so at odds with May. I'd definitely prefer not to have a yes man and that the chancellor can challenge the PM so I don't think Sunak is a good appointment in that respect.
I think there is a lot more to Javid going than we know about, there has been an undercurrent for a while. The new bloke is completely inexperienced for the role but he fits the profile, Winchester, Oxford, Stanford Business School and Goldman Sachs. Born to rule the average northern voter in Brexit communities, just give him the job, he doesn’t need to earn it.
surely the treasury should be able to say no to the PM If it’s not in the best interests of the country, rather than just being an approved of group of people that will just agree, otherwise might as well just do away with the role of minister and have everything approved out of hand.