Quote Originally Posted by ncfcog View Post
The ummming and errring seems to happen when he’s answering questions or being interviewed etc. It’s a persona he’s worked years on perfecting, and it’s stood him in good stead over the years. Last night he became the statesman everyone needs him to be … and he was reading from a teleprompter.
Of course he was, but that doesn't preclude stammering. Someone has impressed upon him that it's time for straight speaking and no messing. Corbyn would have had no chance, what with the dirty washing attached to him by the right wing media.
I still think Boris's skill set is seriously lacking for a PM, but he really is making the best of a bad job.