Quote Originally Posted by Gofer Blue View Post
Was there some reason that they couldn't wait until after the by-elections to have the vote of no confidence? He is safe now for another 12 months what ever happens so he will carry on smugly. I guess he will be hoping that memories of "Partygate" will have faded by then.

Will we be able to find out how individual M.P.'s voted? I know you can for routine votes on legislation issues etc but I've a feeling this is a secret ballot job.
He's only safe from another confidence vote for 12 months. His closest allies will paint a picture in public of support and leadership, but in private they know in reality that he can't carry on much longer.