In a developing political saga, rumors are circulating that former Prime Minister Boris Johnson could stage a dramatic return, a move insiders claim may upend the rising fortunes of Reform UK. According to sources within No.10, Johnson’s potential comeback is being viewed as a strategic trump card that could negatively impact the surge of support for Nigel Farage’s party—a force that now boasts membership numbers exceeding 200,000 and is leading multiple opinion polls.
The speculation comes amid growing talk that Mr Johnson has “unfinished business” following his departure from Downing Street in 2022. Insiders suggest that the former PM, who has grown “bored” away from his life in Parliament, might be tempted to re-enter the fray as a means to regain political relevance. This possibility has sparked concern among Westminster figures who see his return as a “huge threat” to the Conservative Party’s current standing, particularly among MPs in Clacton, reported the Express.
Reform UK, which has been gaining momentum as an alternative to the Tories, has not been shy about its criticism of Johnson. The party’s chairman, Zia Yusuf, has previously labeled him as “one of the most damaging Prime Ministers in this country’s history”. Yet, not everyone in the political sphere is aligned with that harsh assessment. Figures such as Treasurer Nick Candy and Dame Andrea Jenkyns regard Johnson as a longtime political ally and a personal friend, hinting at the complex loyalties within the party.
Speaking to GB News, an inside source revealed: “In private, the bigwigs in Reform understand and respect the threat from Boris. They are also completely aware that their voter base and electorate, which is very broad, is a huge make-up of the 2019 Red Wall vote. Boris shares goodwill with that group, and many never wanted him to leave and would welcome his potential comeback to the frontline of British politics.”
The same insider explained that Reform UK’s barbs at Johnson should be interpreted as a “compliment” because they view him as a “specter over a core of the electorate.” They believe his return could “win” over voters who may have abandoned the Conservatives for Reform. Another ally of Johnson told the news channel that Mr Farage makes other politicians look “bland, shifty and pointless” without him.
The source added that the former Tory PM possesses more “charisma, connection and vision” than the Reform leader, a quality that could leave his rivals “rightly terrified” of a Johnson resurgence. “MPs will have that Boris trump card in their back pocket, and it could get more and more tempting,” another insider said.
While Johnson and Farage have both campaigned for Brexit, their long-standing differences have fueled curiosity about the future political landscape if the former Conservative leader makes his return to Parliament. As this story continues to unfold, political analysts and voters alike are watching closely to see how these developments might reshape British politics.
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