Rishi Sunak has surrounded himself with yes-men. What he really needs is a Willie | Simon Jenkins

As Margaret Thatcher knew, a PM’s success depends on wise advice – and Sunak should look to his backbenches to find it

Rishi Sunak needs help. Most prime ministerial decisions are no-brainers, as in reversing a mini-budget or sacking a Jacob Rees-Mogg. Others are strictly personal. These have recently included whether to return Suella Braverman to the Home Office, allow Gavin Williamson into the cabinet, or not to go to Cop27. They have damaged Sunak’s claim to “integrity and accountability” and...