Despite the best efforts of Keir Starmer, the Tories are set to lose the forthcoming General Election.
That is likely to spark a leadership contest with the current PM and others likely contenders.
The Times (3rd Feb, 25th Feb) has revealed some details about the whining and dining that is going on
Sunak: On 1st February Tory backbenchers were invited to dinner with Sunak at a ‘five star London hotel’ The start time of 18.45hrs caused complaints
Kemi Badenoch. Lunches with supporters. More than gathered for warm white wine (but no food) in her Office on 19th February
Grant Shapps. Hosting Schnapps with Shapps drinks for backbenchers & a dinner at the Savoy in December 2023
Liz Truss(claims not to be a leadership contender, but who knows, she’s bonkers). Inviting MPs to drinks at 5 Hertford Place,a Mayfair Club where she dined at public expense when a Minister. Has now revived her Fizz with Liz events
Penny Mordaunt. Sent Christmas Cards to supporters, not revealed if they were edible
Robert Jenrick. No news of hospitality events, may be chewing carpets
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