Theresa May’s ability to survive the summer has emboldened her to stay on in Downing Street and fight the next election. That, at least, is what is being read into the Prime Minister’s remarks during her trip to Japan that she is in it ‘for the long term’. In fact, while it might seem that another dose of mountain air has strengthened the PM’s resolve, little has changed about May’s plan for the future. And by saying that she isn’t quitting any time soon, the PM is just stating the obvious.
In the days after the election, Theresa May told MPs: I will serve as long as you want me. Despite the excitement now greeting her latest remarks, this remains her position. It’s true that she did answer ‘yes’ to the question of whether she wanted to lead her party into the next election.
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