There is a real prospect of Boris Johnson returning as prime minister after a short break. Many Conservative MPs think he is the only person who can save them from an electoral wipeout and he would certainly win a vote among Conservative activists.
He does have support among the electorate. One lady said on Radio 5 this morning, 'So he had a party during lockdown. Lots of people did.' Leaving aside the fact that he should be setting an example, there were multiple parties.
He is an inveterate liar who is still under investigation by the Privileges Committee. His mixture of bluster and boosterism is hardly what the country needs. We have already had an extreme version of Cakiesm under Truss. But could Boris live with Jeremy Hunt's attachment to fiscal prudence?
He certainly is shrewd. Some think he backed Truss, betting that she would fail and he could come back. But do these times demand a clown leading the country?
