Great exchange of views between Yardy and Rich. I don't know that it is possible to have the deputy take over without inviting instability, given the way the constitution is written.

I am also skeptical about the idea that "the winner will be PM at the time of the next G.E." S/he may be party leader but, for the first time, some have raised the possiblity that the GG may select someone else to be PM. With Portia choosing to skip debates, this is not improbable, should she win.