The is no way Labour could have a vote of no-confidence in Johnson except by a no confidence in the government under Johnson, which is what they opted for.

A vote purely on Johnson would not be granted, but if it was the Conservatives could all abstain, and it would not be binding. The only binding vote and compulsory vote is a no confidence vote. That is why that is the option I would have gone for, as I said.

If anyone - Steve, Nigel or anyone else - can propose a way Labour could have called for any vote to remove Johnson that would be granted and binding, I'd be interested to hear it. The only other alternative is to do nothing.