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With the exception of the 2019GE, their were few constituencies that were truly marginal, and outside brexit there are few issues that results in landslide victories. The pervading image of sleaze of the John Major administration, was the last issue that gave a n overwhelming landslide to Tony Blair.
Few MPs have the grace to accept that they are not up to the job when re-shuffled, or sacked and even fewer resign, and very few exit public office.
Over time this detritus builds up on the back benches and forms an awkward squad, who know ministerial office is barred to them, and as long as their local constituency party agrees they are still sound on key policies they are immune to management.
See the ERG for more details.
There may be some 'talent' ready to be promoted, but, why waste them, and their loyalty to the Leader that promoted them while the pandemic reveals repeated Government under performance.
Far better to make Hancock, Williamson, and fishwoman, serve out their time and have a deadwod clearing re-shuffle once everyone is vaccinated and C-19 might be under control.