London, UK – Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson could stage a dramatic return to Parliament, according to close ally, Jacob Rees-Mogg.
Speaking on GB News, Rees-Mogg suggested that Johnson might contest the Runcorn and Helsby by-election if the seat becomes available. The speculation follows the sentencing of current MP Mike Amesbury, who was handed a 10-week prison sentence after pleading guilty to assaulting a constituent.
Despite his conviction, Amesbury—who was originally elected as a Labour MP—has refused to step down. However, local voters could trigger a by-election if 10 percent of constituents sign a recall petition.
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A Tory-Reform Alliance in the Works?
The New Daily Prime previously reported that a political realignment is unfolding on the British right, as Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage explore a Tory-Reform UK alliance to challenge Labour in the next general election. Sources close to Reform UK revealed that Farage has expressed openness to working with Johnson “in the national interest,” a move that could reshape the UK’s political landscape.
The discussions come amid plummeting public support for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour government, prompting urgent strategic recalibrations within conservative factions.
Rees-Mogg believes that Boris Johnson’s candidacy could energize the Conservative Party, but emphasized that an electoral alliance with Reform UK would be key to securing victory.
“What if Boris Johnson stood in this seat? If there’s an alliance to defeat Labour, Boris could easily be the beneficiary if he throws his hat into the ring,” Rees-Mogg stated.
However, he cautioned that without unity among right-wing parties, Labour could retain the seat.
Rees-Mogg also questioned why Amesbury has not been expelled from Parliament, highlighting precedents where imprisoned MPs were removed, including Peter Baker (1954) and Horatio Bottomley (1922).
“It offends the electorate that somebody found guilty and in prison is still receiving their £91,000 salary,” Rees-Mogg remarked.
He criticized Labour’s Yvette Cooper for deflecting responsibility, arguing that Parliament has the authority to expel MPs convicted of crimes.
Johnson’s Road to Redemption?
Johnson, who served as Prime Minister from 2019 to 2022, was forced out following a series of scandals, including the Partygate controversy and the handling of ex-Conservative deputy chief whip Christopher Pincher’s misconduct allegations.
Despite his tumultuous exit, Johnson remains a polarizing but influential figure within the Conservative Party. A return to Parliament via a by-election victory could set the stage for an even larger political comeback—potentially positioning him as a key challenger to Starmer’s Labour government in 2029.
Will Boris Johnson make a political comeback? Could an alliance with Reform UK be his path back to power? The coming weeks will determine whether Johnson seizes this opportunity to re-enter the political arena.
