Why Covid-19 and lockdown have been so difficult for Boris Johnson and the Tory party | Analysis

The Telegraph published this video item, entitled “Why Covid-19 and lockdown have been so difficult for Boris Johnson and the Tory party | Analysis” – below is their description.

The advent of the coronavirus pandemic has slowly turned the libertarian Boris Johnson into a rather more protectionist Prime Minister. While attempting to save as many lives as possible from Covid-19, Mr Johnson has tried to strike a balance between public health and keeping the economy alive. But in doing so, the Prime Minister has been repeatedly criticised for failing to do one or the other. Before he has even completed 18 months in Downing Street, Boris Johnson is now facing serious threats to his leadership beyond coronavirus. In Parliament the Prime Minister faces a competent Keir Starmer who is quick to expose the government’s failures and U-turns; and behind him brews a damaging Tory revolt. All the while a familiar foe in the form of Nigel Farage threatens once again to sweep up disgruntled Tory votes. Watch the video above to see full analysis from Camilla Tominey. Subscribe to The Telegraph on YouTube ► https://bit.ly/3idrdLH

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