Boris Johnson denies he's already 'measuring the curtains' for No 10

The speaker discusses the talent present on the conservative benches and addresses speculation about future administration roles, expressing high regard for Jeremy but clarifying that no commitments are being made. The speaker acknowledges the fairness and logic of a previous analysis but remains non-committal.

What does the speaker mean by 'cut to the chase' in their statement?

What does the speaker imply about the fairness and logic of the previous comment?