Ministers have predicted that Boris Johnson could rule longer than Margaret Thatcher as results showed the Tories could take 36 more Westminster seats from Labour at the next General Election. Cabinet ministers believe there has been a permanent shift in the nation's political identity and claimed Mr Johnson could outlast Margaret Thatcher's 11 years in Downing Street, The Times reports. In a sign of the town's remarkable political transformation, well-wishers erected a 30ft inflatable of Mr Johnson outside the counting centre. Mr Johnson sought to dampen expectations ahead of polling day as he said the contest looked like it would be a 'very tough fight'. 'I take full responsibility for everything the Labour Party does, including the elections whatever they are tomorrow,' he said.

Source: The Nation May 08, 2021 01:03 UTC