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Originally Posted by Russ
No you’re absolutely right with all that. But given how much of a bloodbath they’re facing, desperate measures such as this would not shock me one bit.
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Oh I think it’s entirely possible, based on what we know of his temperament, that he could resign from the entire process, seat and all, and those who have been speculating this weekend are correct to the extent that a replacement PM would have to be someone already in the establishment. I don’t believe they’re precisely correct about the replacement absolutely having to be a minister - none of this is covered by Act of Parliament, it’s all evolving precedent. But as there are no MPs in the Commons as of 30th May, the next best thing is a member of the Privy Council, which aside from a few royal and judicial members is mostly made up of current and former ministers and senior opposition office holders. And within that set, the most obvious choice is a senior member of the present government. Cameron fits the bill on that basis. So far, so logical. It’s just the cAmErOn Is StItChInG iT uP angle that’s fanciful.