Yes, I was thinking along those lines. Also, even though they are heading for a big defeat, the less seats they lose the better for them.
And we should be minded that there are 345 individual Conservative
MPs▸ , the majority of whom would love to have another go. and some are ministers. It's not just numbers - it's personal. And there are some very interesting decisions and statements being made at the moment - both in terms of who they will please and what legacy they will leave.