Those who say that this is a minor fuss about a couple of parties and insignificant compared with the Ukraine crisis are completely missing the point. The most important thing in a crisis is to have a leader that you can trust. Partygate has demonstrated unequivocally that Johnson has no conception of truth and is not to be trusted. Therefore he should go. End of story.
Indeed.
Also it should be noted that many don't think that the Tories are doing very well at handling the issue of visas for Ukrainians. As such even directly related to the war in Ukraine Boris isn't doing all that well.
Yes we're providing lethal aid, you don't need to be all that much of a leader for that policy to continue.
The big question, which is likely to come to light soon, is what measures have been taken to ensure that the ongoing consequences of the war don't harm the country (ideally the world) too much. Especially given the amount of food which Ukraine produces or the resources which are now likely to be limited given restrictions (or at least the desire not to buy from them) on Russia.
Whilst we shouldn't be putting out "dig for victory" posters there should be things in place to start the process of generating more food to help mitigate the losses.
Even subtle things like launching communities gardens so that local people can produce food to aid those who are suffering with the cost of living crisis. That would mean that they could claim to be helping those who are needing to choose between heating and eating, whilst at the same time increasing the amount of food produced in this country, whilst not panicking people about the fact that food is likely to be the next thing which goes up in cost.
Boris is very much reactive and not proactive, we certainly need someone who is good at the latter. As such that should be, without any other factor (although they only add to the reasons), enough of a reason for Boris to step down because of the war in Ukraine.
I'll give you an example, when Covid started most people chose to restrict their movements before any government policy came into effect. Likewise look at how behind the curve the policy on Ukrainian refugees has been.
Unless anyone can prove me wrong about Boris being more proactive rather than reactive, then I believe the calls for him to go now aren't the wrong thing to do.
It's also entirely possible for him to stand down as leader of the Tory Party but stay as PM until a new one is picked.
Yes there'll be distractions, however the figurehead and the civil servants will still be in place. Much in the same way that France is able to have an election.
