Even Rishi Sunak’s most ardent critics concede that he has enjoyed a relatively good week. A flurry of government announcements — including the passing of Rwanda legislation and a pledge to spend 2.5 per cent of national income on defence by 2030 — left No 10 feeling on the front foot.
The prime minister was notably buoyant during a trip to Poland and Germany after his policy blitz, reminiscing about going clubbing in his youth and favourably comparing the German Chancellery to Downing Street. “Imagine a functioning building,” he joked. “Very efficient, very German.”
Allies hope that his mood — and the substantive policy announcements — will hold him in good stead for what is likely to be one of the most precarious moments of
