I know what you mean.
If Auntie Betty had really been in charge common sense might have prevailed and the Gulf War enquiry might never have been necessary. A smart chat with Sadam about how he owes the Brits one, don't be a naughty boy, give us your dirty toys, or else Liz will unleash her klingons on him and he will regret it.
But that didn't happen. I'm not sure Tony asked permission to borrow Liz's ball to go and play his own game.