PM Urged to Sack Home Secretary
MPs are calling for the Prime Minister to sack Home Secretary Suella Braverman after she claimed in a Times article that the police show favoritism towards left-wing demonstrators. Downing Street insiders reveal that the chances of a Cabinet reshuffle were 50-50 last night, with Rishi Sunak trying to contain the growing Tory rift.
Probable Departure for Braverman?
One senior source states that if a reshuffle were to occur, there is a 75% chance that Suella Braverman would leave her current post. However, the piece in question was not cleared by No 10.
Olive Branch Extended to Scotland Yard
Prior to a pro-Palestinian protest in London, Braverman held a meeting with Scotland Yard, where she emphasized her full backing for the police. This move appears to have swayed Mr. Sunak from firing her immediately, but a final decision on the reshuffle is expected tomorrow afternoon, following Remembrance Sunday ceremonies.
Supreme Court Decision Adds Uncertainty
The Supreme Court has announced that it will decide on the legality of the controversial Rwanda scheme championed by Braverman on Wednesday. If the government wins, it could buy her a reprieve.
Support from the PM's Spokesman
Despite the controversy, the Prime Minister's spokesman insists that he has "full confidence" in Braverman and emphasized their good working relationship. However, her Cabinet colleagues have struggled to defend her comments in interviews, with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt stating that her attacks on Scotland Yard were "not words that I myself would have used."
Mixed Reactions from Colleagues
Education Minister Robert Halfon remarked that Braverman has a "unique way of expressing herself," while Tory MP Tim Loughton warned that she was "not making it easy" to stay in her post. Tory peer Stewart Jackson even cautioned against sacking her, fearing it could result in a Tory civil war.
Braverman's Message Resonates
Ex-No 10 pollster James Johnson believes that, despite Braverman not being the ideal messenger, her message resonates with the voters the Tories need to hold on to at the next election.
Investigation Pending
A No 10 investigation into Braverman's unauthorized article is expected to conclude next week.
