Quote Originally Posted by Muddy Retriever View Post
The first opportunity might not be until then end of 2024, which has probably featured in Boris' decision.
Indeed. With his majority, Boris will need to upset a lot more than the 40 Tory MPs who have asked for Cummings to be removed, before Boris himself is in any danger. And of course those Tories who have gained previously safe Labour seats in places like County Durham (to take a completely random example ) won't be in a hurry for an early General Election.