Boris Johnson loyalist poll claims ex-PM ‘would bring back half of lost Tory votes’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Boris Johnson loyalist poll claims ex-PM ‘would bring back half of lost Tory votes’

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Boris Johnson loyalists claim he would win back half of all Tory voters lost under Rishi Sunak in the latest commissioned poll to try and disrupt the government. The survey of 13,534 Conservative voters also found that the former prime minister remains the most popular candidate to succeed Mr Sunak – beating ten senior Tories including Lord Cameron, Suella Braverman and Kemi Badenoch. open image in gallery Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing calls from colleagues within his party to change direction Some 45 per cent of 2019 Conservatives said that they could be persuaded to vote for the Tories again if Mr Sunak were not leader, while eighty per cent of “one-time Conservatives” agreed that the party would have a higher chance of winning if they had a leader who embraces “traditional Conservative values”. open image in gallery The latest poll has given Keir Starmer a 22-point over the Conservatives Whitestone Insight, who ran the poll, said that “replacing Rishi Sunak” could mean “the difference between wipeout, noble defeat, or possibly even somehow clinging on to power.” Lady McAlpine said that she believed that a Tory victory would be possible should Boris Johnson lead a “new squeaky clean Conservative Party”.

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Should Keir Starmer panic as poll suggests Labour could lose 200 seats?
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1 week, 3 days ago

Should Keir Starmer panic as poll suggests Labour could lose 200 seats?

The Independent  

A poll has suggested Labour could lose nearly 200 seats if a general election was held today, which could see Sir Keir Starmer lose his deputy Angela Rayner and home secretary Yvette Cooper. Labour, which won a landslide victory in the general election, could lose 87 seats to the Conservatives, 67 to Reform UK, and 26 to the SNP, the …

Tory MPs pivot to the right as centrist James Cleverly knocked out of leadership race
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Tory MPs pivot to the right as centrist James Cleverly knocked out of leadership race

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It meant that Sir Keir Starmer was able to win a massive majority with fewer …

Labour’s poll ratings are dreadful – here’s how they can bounce back
3 months ago

Labour’s poll ratings are dreadful – here’s how they can bounce back

The Independent  

Top Blairites tell me they are “not surprised” by Labour’s one-point lead in the latest opinion poll, carried out at the weekend. Some holders of a torch for New Labour are “in despair” about Keir Starmer’s early stumbles in government. Later, he gave McSweeney total control of Labour’s general election campaign. What we now know is that, while Starmer’s instincts …

Labour's poll lead falls to just one point with approval rating for Keir Starmer on -36 - as Cabinet minister admits PM's 'young Government' will suffer more 'missteps' after Sue Gray scandal
3 months ago

Labour's poll lead falls to just one point with approval rating for Keir Starmer on -36 - as Cabinet minister admits PM's 'young Government' will suffer more 'missteps' after Sue Gray scandal

Daily Mail  

Keir Starmer’s ‘young Government’ will suffer more ‘missteps’, a Cabinet minister admitted today as Labour’s poll lead slumped to just one point. Downing Street said ‘new structures’ at No 10 would help get the Government back on track after a turbulent period that has led to the departures of chief of staff Sue Gray and Cabinet Secretary Simon Case. We …

Blame Sunak for Tory election drubbing not me, says Boris Johnson
3 months ago

Blame Sunak for Tory election drubbing not me, says Boris Johnson

The Independent  

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Politics latest news: Starmer as unpopular as Sunak when he called election, poll finds
3 months, 1 week ago

Politics latest news: Starmer as unpopular as Sunak when he called election, poll finds

The Telegraph  

Sir Keir Starmer is as unpopular as Rishi Sunak was when he called the general election, a new poll has found. Luke Tryl, the director of the think tank, said: “After some tough headlines this week the Starmer slide in approval has continued.” The Prime Minister said that he was unbothered by his popularity ratings, which have continued to plummet …

Rishi Sunak to defy election humiliation with surprise speech at Tory conference
4 months, 1 week ago

Rishi Sunak to defy election humiliation with surprise speech at Tory conference

The Independent  

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The pollsters predicted a Labour landslide – but still got the election wildly wrong
4 months, 1 week ago

The pollsters predicted a Labour landslide – but still got the election wildly wrong

The Independent  

Polling companies are keeping their heads down after getting last month’s general election wrong. It was their worst collective performance since their annus horribilis of 1992, when the Conservatives’ “surprise victory” would not have been a surprise if the polls had been accurate. British Polling Council members will compare notes next month, but issued a remarkably complacent statement saying: “The …

Who is in the race to replace Sunak at the top of the Tory party?
5 months, 1 week ago

Who is in the race to replace Sunak at the top of the Tory party?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. – Kemi Badenoch The bookmakers’ favourite said an “incoherent” set of policies were to …

Behind the UK’s Labour landslide
6 months ago

Behind the UK’s Labour landslide

Hindustan Times  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s desperate gamble of calling an early election could not stave off the widely anticipated rise of the centre-Left Labour Party led by Keir Starmer. Keir Starmer’s Labour Party won the UK general election and is on course for a huge parliamentary majority with votes still being counted, a result that upends British politics after Rishi …

Rishi Sunak’s campaign in the UK election showed his lack of political touch
6 months ago

Rishi Sunak’s campaign in the UK election showed his lack of political touch

Associated Press  

LONDON — Rishi Sunak’s campaign to remain Britain’s prime minister showed a lack of political touch. “I have heard your anger, your disappointment, and I take responsibility for this loss,” Sunak said in his final speech as prime minister outside the residence at 10 Downing St. Arguably, Sunak’s biggest blunder — one that prompted him to apologize and which many …

UK’s Labour on course for landslide election win: exit polls
6 months ago

UK’s Labour on course for landslide election win: exit polls

Raw Story  

Britain’s main opposition Labour party looks set for a landslide election win, exit polls indicated on Thursday, with Keir Starmer replacing Rishi Sunak as prime minister, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. The survey for UK broadcasters suggested centre-left Labour would win 410 seats in the 650-seat House of Commons, with the right-wing Tories managing only 131 — a record …

‘Change begins now’: Keir Starmer delivers victory speech as Rishi Sunak concedes defeat in UK election
6 months ago

‘Change begins now’: Keir Starmer delivers victory speech as Rishi Sunak concedes defeat in UK election

Hindustan Times  

United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak conceded defeat in the UK general election on Friday and said that he has congratulated Labour Party leader Keir Starmer on being the next prime minister of the country. Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, delivers a victory speech PM Rishi Sunak arrived at the counting centre at his Richmond seat on Friday …

UK election: Keir Starmer's Labour eyes landslide win, Rishi Sunak concedes defeat
6 months ago

UK election: Keir Starmer's Labour eyes landslide win, Rishi Sunak concedes defeat

Deccan Chronicle  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the British people have “delivered a sobering verdict" as he conceded that the left-of-center Labour Party has won the general election. Labour leader Starmer says voters are ready for change Labour leader Keir Starmer says “voters have spoken and they are ready for change” as an exit poll points to a landslide win for …

‘I am sorry’: WATCH Rishi Sunak takes responsibility for the loss of Conservative Party in UK polls
6 months ago

‘I am sorry’: WATCH Rishi Sunak takes responsibility for the loss of Conservative Party in UK polls

Firstpost  

Rishi Sunak, who will step down from the post of UK Prime Minister after Keir Starmer-led Labour Party’s landslide win, said the Britons have delivered a sobering verdict and there is much to learn and reflect on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday conceded defeat and apologised to the members of his Conservative Party for the poor show in …

5 reasons Rishi Sunak will take big part of blame for Conservative Party's loss
6 months ago

5 reasons Rishi Sunak will take big part of blame for Conservative Party's loss

Firstpost  

The youngest UK prime minister in over 200 years, Rishi Sunak finally has to make way for the new incumbent, Keir Starmer. Senior leader and Dover MP Natalie Elphicke had defected to the Labour Party, protesting Sunak’s record on housing and stopping small boat crossings. It said that as the Conservative Party’s fifth prime minister in eight years, Sunak “will …

UK Elections 2024: Exit poll predicts massive defeat for Rishi Sunak's Conservatives as results trickle in
6 months ago

UK Elections 2024: Exit poll predicts massive defeat for Rishi Sunak's Conservatives as results trickle in

India TV News  

London: Early results have begun to trickle in as polling booths in the United Kingdom closed at 10 pm as the exit poll on Thursday night predicted a massive defeat for the Conservatives, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and a landslide victory for Keir Starmer's Labour Party. If the poll comes true, it will be a remarkable turnaround for …

UK Elections 2024: 'I am sorry,' says Rishi Sunak as he concedes defeat, paves way for Starmer to become PM
6 months ago

UK Elections 2024: 'I am sorry,' says Rishi Sunak as he concedes defeat, paves way for Starmer to become PM

India TV News  

UK Elections 2024: The Labour Party will officially form the next government as it crossed the majority mark of 326 seats in the 650-member House of Commons on Friday as vote counting in the UK elections was underway. Keir Starmer will now take the reins as the British Prime Minister from the 43-year-old British Indian leader Rishi Sunak, whose Conservative …

UK's Labour on course for huge election majority, exit poll shows
6 months ago

UK's Labour on course for huge election majority, exit poll shows

Hindustan Times  

Keir Starmer will be Britain's next prime minister with his Labour Party set to win a massive majority in a parliamentary election, an exit poll on Thursday indicated, while Rishi Sunak's Conservatives are forecast to suffer historic losses. "To everyone who has campaigned for Labour in this election, to everyone who voted for us and put their trust in our …

STEPHEN GLOVER: A calamity for Conservatives after campaign riddled with self-inflicted errors. Now they face life in the wilderness
6 months ago

STEPHEN GLOVER: A calamity for Conservatives after campaign riddled with self-inflicted errors. Now they face life in the wilderness

Daily Mail  

The exit poll could hardly have been worse for the Tories. If the exit poll is correct, the Tories will have just 131 seats in the new Parliament. Labour is reckoned to be on course for a majority of around 170, close to what Tony Blair achieved in his first election victory. If the exit poll is correct, the Tories …

Voting closes in UK election; exit poll forecasts bruising defeat for PM Rishi Sunak-led Tories
6 months ago

Voting closes in UK election; exit poll forecasts bruising defeat for PM Rishi Sunak-led Tories

ABP News  

London, Jul 5 : British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak may be on course for a bruising defeat with his Labour Party rival Keir Starmer set for a landslide win, according to the definitive election night exit poll released on Thursday as polling stations across the country closed in the landmark UK general election. Sunak's future as leader of the Conservative …

Voting closes in UK election; exit poll forecasts bruising defeat for PM Rishi Sunak-led Tories
6 months ago

Voting closes in UK election; exit poll forecasts bruising defeat for PM Rishi Sunak-led Tories

ABP News  

London, Jul 5 : British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak may be on course for a bruising defeat with his Labour Party rival Keir Starmer set for a landslide win, according to the definitive election night exit poll released on Thursday as polling stations across the country closed in the landmark UK general election. Starmer, looking set to take charge at …

Explosive exit poll says it's a Labour LANDSLIDE: Lord Mandelson says 'electoral meteor has struck Earth' with Starmer on track for majority of 170 and 410 seats as Tories tumble to just 131 - as firs
6 months ago

Explosive exit poll says it's a Labour LANDSLIDE: Lord Mandelson says 'electoral meteor has struck Earth' with Starmer on track for majority of 170 and 410 seats as Tories tumble to just 131 - as firs

Daily Mail  

Britain is facing the reality of a massive Labour majority today with Keir Starmer projected for an election rout. Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner - who could be set to become deputy PM within hours - said the numbers were 'encouraging' and praised Sir Keir's leadership. In other rollercoaster developments: In the first real result, Labour's Bridget Phillipson retained Houghton …

General election polls tracker: Starmer’s Labour or Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives – who is ahead?
6 months ago

General election polls tracker: Starmer’s Labour or Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives – who is ahead?

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. View more Yesterday 3 July: The Tories finally saw some last-minute joy in the polls …

UK Election 2024: Rishi Sunak 2.0 or Keir Starmer for PM? All you need to know
6 months ago

UK Election 2024: Rishi Sunak 2.0 or Keir Starmer for PM? All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

The campaigning for the general elections in the United Kingdom came to an end hours before the voting was set to take place across the entire country on July 4. While UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak eyes another term in office, the opposition Labour Party is expecting a landslide victory. Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Britain's main opposition Labour …

UK election 2024: Labour Party expected to trounce Rishi Sunak-led Conservatives, storm to power after 14 years
6 months ago

UK election 2024: Labour Party expected to trounce Rishi Sunak-led Conservatives, storm to power after 14 years

Live Mint  

Britain's political leaders made a final frantic push for votes Wednesday on the last day of an election campaign expected to return a Labour government after 14 years of Conservative rule. Polls overwhelmingly predict that Labour will win its first general election since 2005 -- making Starmer the party's first prime minister since Gordon Brown left office in 2010. Sunak …

Tories heading for unprecedented Labour victory as bombshell poll suggests Rishi Sunak will win just 82 seats
6 months ago

Tories heading for unprecedented Labour victory as bombshell poll suggests Rishi Sunak will win just 82 seats

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives are heading for a record defeat Meanwhile, former …

Boris Johnson backs Rishi Sunak, warns of Labour danger ahead of UK election
6 months ago

Boris Johnson backs Rishi Sunak, warns of Labour danger ahead of UK election

India Today  

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a surprise appearance in the British election campaign on Tuesday, issuing a last-ditch bid to rally support for the Conservatives and their leader Rishi Sunak, the man who helped turf him out of office. In a speech listing many of his own achievements, Johnson gave little personal endorsement to Sunak but focused on what …

This is what Boris is really up to (Hint: it’s not supporting Sunak...)
6 months ago

This is what Boris is really up to (Hint: it’s not supporting Sunak...)

The Independent  

Boris Johnson’s surprise last-minute appearance at a Conservative election rally in London was not a sign of the party’s strength or unity, but a reminder of its weakness, divisions and sheer desperation. Sunak’s claim that Johnson’s appearance showed that “our Conservative family” is “united” was stretching it. His attacks on Keir Starmer and Nigel Farage – “Don’t let the Putinistas …

Boris Johnson speech:Tories accused of ‘desperate new low’ as former PM returns at 11th hour to save Sunak campaign
6 months ago

Boris Johnson speech:Tories accused of ‘desperate new low’ as former PM returns at 11th hour to save Sunak campaign

The Independent  

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UK elections: Sunak's campaign in last stage, Labour's Starmer eyes victory
6 months ago

UK elections: Sunak's campaign in last stage, Labour's Starmer eyes victory

Hindustan Times  

Rishi Sunak has covered thousands of miles in the past few weeks, but he hasn’t outrun the expectation that his time as Britain’s prime minister is in its final hours. United Kingdom voters will cast ballots in a national election Thursday, passing judgement on Sunak’s 20 months in office and might elect a Labour government this time Watch: This Is …

UK election: Sunak battles to the end as Labour’s Starmer eyes victory
6 months ago

UK election: Sunak battles to the end as Labour’s Starmer eyes victory

Associated Press  

LONDON — Rishi Sunak has covered thousands of miles in the past few weeks, but he hasn’t outrun the expectation that his time as Britain’s prime minister is in its final hours. AP AUDIO: In the UK election campaign’s final hours, Sunak battles to the end as Labour’s Starmer eyes victory AP correspondent Jill Lawless reports a strong connection could …

Rishi Sunak vs Labour as UK heads to high-stakes elections on Thursday: Here's what we know
6 months ago

Rishi Sunak vs Labour as UK heads to high-stakes elections on Thursday: Here's what we know

India TV News  

London: Less than 24 hours remain as the United Kingdom is heading for a high-stakes election scheduled for Thursday, as pollsters have predicted that Labour will win the polls by a landslide margin to end 14 years of Conservative rule. The final days of the campaigning are marked by relentless efforts by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his chief rival …

Poll that shows how every vote counts: How former Conservative voters could smash Keir Starmer's lead
6 months ago

Poll that shows how every vote counts: How former Conservative voters could smash Keir Starmer's lead

Daily Mail  

Labour's lead over the Tories could dip into 'single figures' if enough disaffected voters return to the Conservative fold, a new Lord Ashcroft poll finds today. The findings suggest there remains a lot to play for ahead of tomorrow's General Election and that a Labour supermajority can yet be avoided Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pictured at the DCS group distribution …

Boris Johnson warns Labour super-majority would be ‘height of insanity’ in surprise speech
6 months, 1 week ago

Boris Johnson warns Labour super-majority would be ‘height of insanity’ in surprise speech

The Telegraph  

Boris Johnson has warned voters of the perils of a “sledgehammer majority” for Labour that would deliver “the most Left-wing government since the war”. In a surprise appearance at a Conservative Party rally on Tuesday night, the former prime minister said it was “not too late” to “draw back from the brink” and stop Labour, urging his audience to “tell …

UK election 2024: Candidates, how voting works, key issues
6 months, 1 week ago

UK election 2024: Candidates, how voting works, key issues

Associated Press  

LONDON — The United Kingdom will hold its first national election in almost five years on Thursday, with opinion polls suggesting that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party will be punished for failing to deliver on promises made during 14 years in power. FILE - Labour Party leader Keir Starmer listens to a question from port workers during a general …

Rishi Sunak says he is proud of disastrous election campaign - and claims he will win
6 months, 1 week ago

Rishi Sunak says he is proud of disastrous election campaign - and claims he will win

The Independent  

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UK elections: Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clash in testy final TV debate
6 months, 1 week ago

UK elections: Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clash in testy final TV debate

Hindustan Times  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer went head-to-head on Wednesday in their last debate before an election next week, with both launching highly personal attacks over their and their parties' credibility. Labour Party leader Keir Starmer and Britain's Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak attend a live TV debate, hosted by The BBC. With …

Sunak, Starmer clash in final TV debate before UK general election
6 months, 1 week ago

Sunak, Starmer clash in final TV debate before UK general election

Al Jazeera  

Event in central city of Nottingham covered issues from health to immigration with polls afterwards suggesting a tie. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer have faced off in their final televised debate ahead of the United Kingdom election, going head-to-head over issues from health to immigration and ethics, and struggling to be heard above a noisy …

Will supermajority fears save Tories? 38% cent of 2019 Conservative supporters likely to back party to ensure it survives
6 months, 1 week ago

Will supermajority fears save Tories? 38% cent of 2019 Conservative supporters likely to back party to ensure it survives

Daily Mail  

More than a third of people who voted Conservative in 2019 say they are more likely to stick with the party this time over concerns about a Labour supermajority. A poll by Lord Ashcroft found that 38 per cent of former Tory voters said the prospect of a big Labour majority makes them more inclined to back them again 'to …

UK’s Sunak and Starmer struggle to be heard as a noisy protest mars their final election debate
6 months, 1 week ago

UK’s Sunak and Starmer struggle to be heard as a noisy protest mars their final election debate

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour Party leader Keir Starmer struggled to get their messages across in the first half of their fiery final televised debate of the U.K. election campaign on Wednesday as protesters drowned out their answers. “You are taking people for fools.” Opinion polls have for months been showing that Labour is set to …

Tories ‘held in contempt by the electorate’ as pressure mounts on Rishi Sunak over betting scandal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Tories ‘held in contempt by the electorate’ as pressure mounts on Rishi Sunak over betting scandal

The Independent  

Sir Keir Starmer has accused Rishi Sunak of “total lack of leadership” after the prime minister failed to deny cabinet ministers are among senior Tories who placed bets on the election date. open image in gallery Rishi Sunak continues to face questions about allegations Conservative candidates may have placed bets on the date of the election before he announced it …

What happened this week in the UK election campaign, from a betting controversy to Farage's ambition
6 months, 2 weeks ago

What happened this week in the UK election campaign, from a betting controversy to Farage's ambition

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The left-of-center Labour Party is the clear favorite to defeat …

Jeremy Corbyn would have been better PM than Boris Johnson, Keir Starmer claims under grilling from voters in crunch Question Time debate - as Rishi promises to send election date betting Tories packi
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jeremy Corbyn would have been better PM than Boris Johnson, Keir Starmer claims under grilling from voters in crunch Question Time debate - as Rishi promises to send election date betting Tories packi

Daily Mail  

Jeremy Corbyn would have made a better prime minister than Boris Johnson, Sir Keir Starmer claimed last night. Sir Keir became flustered as he was pressed to say whether he had genuinely believed his claim at the 2019 election that Mr Corbyn would make a 'great prime minister'. Sir Keir became flustered as he was pressed to say whether he …

Jeremy Corbyn would have been better PM than Boris Johnson, says Keir Starmer
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jeremy Corbyn would have been better PM than Boris Johnson, says Keir Starmer

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jeremy Corbyn would have made a better prime minister than Boris …

Keir Starmer wriggles on why he backed Jeremy Corbyn for PM in 2019 saying he 'wanted to be re-elected' and 'didn't think Labour would win' as he is grilled by audience on BBC Question Time election s
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer wriggles on why he backed Jeremy Corbyn for PM in 2019 saying he 'wanted to be re-elected' and 'didn't think Labour would win' as he is grilled by audience on BBC Question Time election s

Daily Mail  

Keir Starmer dodged on why he backed Jeremy Corbyn for PM tonight as he faced a BBC Question Time grilling. Asked why he claimed that the left-winger would be a 'great PM', Sir Keir said: 'It wasn't a question that arose because I didn't think we would win that election.' Sir Keir also said he chose Labour's plan for a …

Sunak warned he has two weeks to persuade Tory voters back from Reform or face humiliation
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Sunak warned he has two weeks to persuade Tory voters back from Reform or face humiliation

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Redfield and Wilton poll puts Labour 23 points ahead of Reform on 42 percent …

Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party set for heavy election defeat, polls forecast
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party set for heavy election defeat, polls forecast

India Today  

Three opinion polls on Wednesday predicted a record defeat for British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives at a July 4 election, forecasting the Labour Party would comfortably win a large majority after 14 years in opposition. Polling by YouGov showed Keir Starmer's Labour was on track to win 425 parliamentary seats in Britain's 650-strong House of Commons, the most in …

Sunak looked like a man who was running the country - until he wobbled
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Sunak looked like a man who was running the country - until he wobbled

The Telegraph  

Had this been a presidential election, Rishi Sunak would have come away from the Question Time debate feeling he had a good chance of winning. Where the audience made it clear to Sir Keir Starmer that they did not trust him, with Mr Sunak it was his party and his predecessors that they disliked, rather than him. Mr Sunak seemed …

'Rishi Sunak worst UK PM': Pollsters claim historic defeat for Conservative Party
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'Rishi Sunak worst UK PM': Pollsters claim historic defeat for Conservative Party

India Today  

The Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, is bracing for what analysts predict could be a consequential defeat in the history of British elections. Rob Ford, Professor of Politics at Manchester University, claimed that the ruling party is set to go below 30 per cent, adding that Rishi Sunak has the worst prime ministerial approval rating. Since David …

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