Johnson allies foresee his return to lead Tories

Allies of Boris Johnson predict he will attempt to return as leader to rescue the Conservative Party after believing Reform UK will "self-destruct." This is expected to occur within the next few years. This prediction follows recent local election losses and poor polling for the Conservatives, with some polls showing the party trailing Reform. Johnson's allies believe Reform will falter, allowing him to step in and regain support. A recent poll indicated that Johnson is the only potential leader under whom the Conservatives would poll higher than Reform. Johnson's support is strongest in areas that backed Brexit and now lean towards Reform.