Suella Braverman, the UK interior minister, has been sacked following criticism of her inciteful rhetoric and unauthorized newspaper article. The surprise ministerial reshuffle by Rishi Sunak is seen as a bid to consolidate his leadership and remove troublemakers from his government. However, the reshuffle has been described as a 'back to the future' moment that reflects the desperate state of the Conservative Party after years of austerity, Brexit miscalculations, and political disrepute. The country is in need of a general election and a new mandate to restore decency in public life. Sunak's lack of experience in handling international crises and his recent U-turn on a major infrastructure project have raised concerns about his leadership abilities.