Boris Johnson’s ‘window of opportunity’ for comeback revealed by author | Politics | News
Boris Johnson may have a “window of opportunity” for a political comeback two years after the next general election, according to a top journalist and author. Tim Shipman, author of new book Out which covers the Brexit years, said those close to Mr Johnson believe the best chance could come at that point. He said if the Tories lose the election and a new leader is failing to turn things around for the party it could spark calls for a return by the former prime minister to take on Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Asked about the prospect of a comeback by Mr Johnson, Mr Shipman told GB News: “The people around him would say at the moment he’s making lots of money, he’s very passionate about Ukraine, he’s off doing things he’s interested in, he’s in no rush to return. “I think the scenario in which they imagine that might become a possibility is not straight after the general election or even before it. “But if you get a new leader in who tries …