Johnson’s ‘red meat’ policy proposals are telling of his insecurity | The Guardian

In the wake of partygate, turning to issues popular with the Tory faithful is a likely placation strategy

It is a moment often seen in the downward trajectory of embattled prime ministers: a whirl of new policy ideas intended to appeal to voters, but which are in fact more often aimed at placating their own MPs. Boris Johnson is, some would argue, approaching this point.

Recent days have seen Downing Street brief in favour of grammar schools and imperial measurements. Earlier weeks saw forays into other Conservative comfort zones, including bashing the EU and talking up fossil fuels.

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