A notable example of this [party switching] is Winston Churchill, who crossed the floor from the Conservatives to the Liberals in 1904, later crossing back in 1924.A double-switcher. Gosh, how awful.---------------------------------"How Boris Johnson came down on the side of a BrexitAfter years of grappling with Europe Boris Johnson finally comes out in favour of a Brexit in a move which has huge ramifications for his leadership ambitions" (Telegraph 21 Feb 2016)"The email from Boris Johnson landed in the Prime Minister's inbox on Saturday morning. After years of wrestling with the arguments, he finally revealed that he was likely to campaign for Britain to leave the European Union. There was no reply. In a move that prompted anger in Downing Street, the Mayor of London then sent David Cameron a text message on Sunday evening just nine minutes before making a public statement declaring his intentions. It was all the more galling for Mr Cameron because Mr Johnson had privately given him his assurance that he would back the “Remain” campaign within the last few weeks, well-placed sources said. Allies say that after days of prevaricating, Mr Johnson made his final decision early on Saturday morning, just before composing his email to the Prime Minister."https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/boris-johnson/12167603/How-Boris-Johnson-came-down-on-the-side-of-a-Brexit.htmlI guess that it depends who does the betrayal and who they shaft in the process."Four legs good, two legs better".
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