Are Tories heading for internecine fighting?

arden forester · 28-05-2005, 10:25 AM

I like to think I am reasonably seasoned in the ways of British politics. The notion of the lame-duck has been around for a long time. Why then did Michael Howard conceivably think he could carry on until the end of the year? He's made himself a lame-duck. Why on earth?!

The Tories are still not capable of being seen as the "natural party of government" without some idea of leadership :?

gareth2 · 28-05-2005, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by arden forester

I like to think I am reasonably seasoned in the ways of British politics. The notion of the lame-duck has been around for a long time. Why then did Michael Howard conceivably think he could carry on until the end of the year? He's made himself a lame-duck. Why on earth?!

The Tories are still not capable of being seen as the "natural party of government" without some idea of leadership :?

Maybe he didnt see any leaders around him and wanted to have a real one emerge?

Its the only thing i can think of.

regards,
Gareth.

Independence Now! · 30-05-2005, 01:57 PM

Mr Howard wants to stay leader untill the Autumn or later for one reason only: so he can change the party's leadership rules and prevent David Davies from winning the crown and thereby ensure a 'moderniser' such as the Harry Enfield Tory Boy character David Cameron succeeds him! :roll:

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30-05-2005, 01:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Independence Now! Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,096	Mr Howard wants to stay leader untill the Autumn or later for one reason only: so he can change the party's leadership rules and prevent David Davies from winning the crown and thereby ensure a 'moderniser' such as the Harry Enfield Tory Boy character David Cameron succeeds him! :roll: