A former British prime minister has made a highly anticipated return to the political spotlight just hours before the new leader’s first appearance at the government dispatch box in over a decade, adding a dramatic twist to the transition. The move comes amid lingering questions about the new prime minister’s commitment to remaining in Parliament, as he had previously pledged to serve until the next election. Political observers note that the former leader’s decision to re-enter the fray—especially after years of planning by the incoming government to sideline them—could reshape the early days of the new administration. The timing and boldness of the intervention have left Westminster buzzing with speculation over its potential impact.
What former PM could resist upstaging the new one hours before his first dispatch box appearance in 16 years?UK politics live – latest updatesNo good deed goes unpunished. Or any deed for that matter. It was only a few weeks ago that Keir Starmer was insisting he would remain an MP until the next general election. So we should all probably have guessed that he would be off at the earliest opportunity. U-turns were a distinguishing feature of his two years in office.And what former prime minister could resist upstaging the new one hours before his first appearance at the government dispatch box for 16 years? Especially when the new one had been plotting his downfall for at least a year. It’s what everyone would have wanted. Right? Continue reading...
