You would think that the events of the last week would be shocking. However, when Liz Truss resigned after the shortest term ever served by a UK Prime Minister, I felt the peculiar inclination to laugh. The state of the Government is akin to a satirical TV sketch, and I would definitely be making a joke of it if it weren’t so concerning.
Truss’ failure in leadership is just the latest in a line of embarrassing blunders on the part of the Conservative Party. It feels only yesterday that the childish Boris Johnson threatened the population with the possibility of his return, declaring ‘hasta la vista’ in the House of Commons.
Despite being ultimately ousted by his own party, he garnered a worrying amount of support when it was suggested he may make a comeback to replace Truss. I struggle to understand the lack of consistency from Conservative MPs. They might as well start a political Tinder account: “Seeking a good leader. Not ready for anything long-term. Not really sure what I want.”
The lack of unity within the party plays a large part in the chaos that engulfs it now. How are we expected to put our trust in a party that cannot trust one another? We are now facing our second unelected Prime Minister, with no choice but to accept it. Surely it is past time for a general election, as many are calling for. Without one, it feels as if the Conservatives are making a mockery of our democracy by electing their own revolving door of leaders without public input.
In a period of crisis, both domestically and internationally, the internal chaos in government could not have come at a worse time. With a devastating cost of living crisis affecting millions, our valiant leaders remain focused on their own ambition rather than the pressing needs of the population.
Our new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is no doubt celebrating his victory with some wine and cheese; elation which will be short lived when he realizes he must now do the nightmarish job that both of his predecessors were forced out of. The members of the Conservative party are, evidently ‘Ready 4 Rishi’ – but is he ready for them? Who knows. Perhaps, in another 44 days, we will see Sunak standing at the lectern outside 10 Downing Street, bitterly resigning after former supporters turned on him.
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