This phrase was attributed to the Labour leader and prime minister Harold Wilson in 1964. As the prime minister wakes up this morning, his support is draining away very quickly. Staying in the Downing Street bunker, isn’t an option after the dramatic change in Makerfield. It’s now only a matter of time before the prime minister packs his suitcase and leaves. His wife Victoria and children will be central in this decision. They don’t have a - dog in this fight and only want the best for him . In my opinion he should set out a timeline for his exit from power and without too much delay. Perhaps by the party conference at the end of September? In the interregnum - there should be a competition by the leading candidates, that would also include Wes Streeting and any other candidates as well as Andy Burnham. It’s important that there isn’t a - coronation of Burnham. We should have a proper debate about the direction of government and the values that underpins it. We can then see what sort of government the new leader would command. However are we assuming too many things about Burnham? He may not be the messiah, many in the Labour Party and country hope for. Be careful - what you wish for. We thought Boris Johnson, was the answer and look how that turned out?
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