Originally Posted by
LondonElite
That's probably the least of the reasons.
It is still a reason. AFAICT - the U.K. does not have law or procedures about succession of power. Because there is no one calling the shot at 10 Downing Street, that definitely has slowed down the response (as government lawyers have to study this constitutional crisis).
Originally Posted by
LondonElite
But the British system of government doesn't need the PM to make a decision such as this. It should have been imposed a month ago!
I know the Home Secretary has discretionary authority. But I am not sure if that authority is large enough to shut down the borders.
Also - I believe that Dominic Raab had hesitated because of the conflict roles. Specifically, he is the Foreign Secretary. If he ordered on behalf of Johnson, he would be overstepping into domestic agenda.