If a female hadn't been PM recently I suspect that is what they would put forwards. As there has been one pass.
May, what did she do. Pole axed the police force before being PM. That's worked out well. A remainer so a good one to loose when she was PM. Impossible job so a scapegoat with Boris hanging around in the background waiting.
I wonder what Machiavellian deal they will pull on us next? The same animals are still about and wide spread. They still vote even if they loose a cabinet position. Those used to attract followers. Boris is unfortunate as he was caught out largely down to partygate which highlighted other similar factors. Take that away and he would probably still be there.