Brexit was a critical factor, undoubtedly; but if the Prime Minister is to sustain his newfound working-class support, bold new promises must be enacted, and fast. (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby - WPA Pool/Getty Images) Getty ImagesWorse, though, is the pace at which Johnson’s proposed changes will come. The country’s shambling social care system is also under scrutiny, despite Johnson’s pledge in July to publish a “clear plan” of action. In response, the Prime Minister vowed a criminal justice overhaul, though the family of Jack Merritt—one of those murdered—dismissed the calls as “draconian” knee-jerk policy-making. Downing Street have rebuffed her before, and they’ll continue to do so—but the Prime Minister must soon address the issue head-on.

Source: Forbes December 16, 2019 19:14 UTC