Looking at the media today I am thinking that there may have been a decision by the men in suits to sacrifice Johnson over his Covid mistakes and the Brexit 'teething' problems. It sort of solves a problem, blame can be laid at Johnson's door, and the government can move on with a new leader putting the past behind them. It would kill two birds with one stone just as things are probably going to get significantly better.
Both the Mail and Telegraph, from what I have heard, have lead with something similar today, surely that is a barometer of Conservative thinking atm. I wonder if / when a potential new leader will put his / her head above the parapet.