Have Tory MPs forgiven Boris?
Feb 01, 2022•13 min
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Episode description
While Boris Johnson's performance in the Common's yesterday was seen broadly as tone deaf – thanks to comments about Jimmy Savile and drug-taking on the Labour front bench – he was given a chance to redeem himself at a private meeting with his party yesterday evening.
'One of my favourite questions was when one 2019 MP asked if they could reschedule the Parliamentary away day. This received a number of groans from politicians.' – Katy Balls.
Today, the Prime Minister leaves the Westminster drama behind him as he embarks on a diplomatic trip to Ukraine.
Isabel Hardman speaks to Katy Balls and James Forsyth about the mood in the Tory party.
'One of my favourite questions was when one 2019 MP asked if they could reschedule the Parliamentary away day. This received a number of groans from politicians.' – Katy Balls.
Today, the Prime Minister leaves the Westminster drama behind him as he embarks on a diplomatic trip to Ukraine.
Isabel Hardman speaks to Katy Balls and James Forsyth about the mood in the Tory party.
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