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He had a majority (albeit of 1) when appointed.
Technically, yes, although of course only under May's 'confidence and supply' arrangement. It is true, if perhaps not 'plain as a pikestaff' to everyone, that it was clear not all Tories would support him, even if the scale of the rebellion was a surprise.
Oliver Schick
This is bollocks though...
He had a majority (albeit of 1) when appointed.