Something has broken in Boris Johnson’s government
This week’s rebellion in Parliament is just the start of his difficulties
Editor’s note: Since this article was published, the Conservative government’s troubles have worsened with confirmation of a humiliating defeat to the Liberal Democrats in the North Shropshire by-election on December 16th, and news on December 18th of the resignation of Lord Frost, the Brexit minister, citing concerns about the government’s direction.
This article appeared in the Leaders section of the print edition under the headline “Broken promises”
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