James Forsyth James Forsyth

Why Theresa May’s position is safe, for now

It would be hard to describe Theresa May’s post-election, premiership as anything other than weak. But, weirdly, this weakness is turning into something of a strength as I say in The Sun this morning. No one in the Cabinet thinks that May can recover sufficiently to lead the Tories into the next election, so no one is in a huge rush to replace her.

May is also helped by the fact that there would have to be a leadership contest if she went. ‘No candidate is reconcilable with both Leave and Remain’ laments one Cabinet Minister who has explored whether a coronation would be possible.

With no appetite for a time consuming and potentially bloody leadership race, May’s position is safe for the immediate future.

In a sign of how much May is now having to govern with her Cabinet, I understand that six Cabinet Ministers are being given approval on any confidence and supply deal with the DUP.

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