It is certainly possible that the political mood could feel different for him by the end of this week. The Rwanda bill, designed to put the government’s flagship asylum policy on a stronger legal footing, could be law by the end of this week. Inflation statistics may show a significant drop on Wednesday, paving the way for a possible interest rates cut. Then early next week MPs break for Easter, meaning they will not be able to plot in person together for at least a few weeks.