'Rishi's got a death wish!' Tories threaten revolt if Sunak tries to call snap election TODAY as rumours swirl he will seize on drop in inflation and pull the trigger despite Labour's huge poll lead
10 months, 1 week ago

'Rishi's got a death wish!' Tories threaten revolt if Sunak tries to call snap election TODAY as rumours swirl he will seize on drop in inflation and pull the trigger despite Labour's huge poll lead

Daily Mail  

Rishi Sunak faced the PMQs bearpit today amid frenzied speculation that he could pull the trigger on an election as early as today. However, there is intense chatter this morning that Mr Sunak could spring a bold surprise, despite Labour being miles ahead in the polls. Snap election rumours swept Westminster with speculation Rishi Sunak could pull the trigger as early as today There is intense chatter this morning that Mr Sunak could spring a bold surprise, despite Labour being miles ahead in the polls The rumours gathered pace after Mr Sunak hailed a 'major milestone' with inflation tumbling to the lowest level in nearly three years. Johnny Mercer vented his frustrations in a bombshell memo written on his laptop, which was in full view of fellow train passengers as he travelled to London from Exeter The veterans' affairs minister blasted Downing Street aides for allowing Rishi Sunak to hog the limelight and acting as if the PM is still as popular as he was when he first took office Images of Mr Mercer's laptop screen were handed to The Times after being photographed by a passenger in the same carriage on 6 May - four days after the local elections In his memo, the minister for veterans' affairs wrote: 'Political communication seems haphazard, un-themed and loose. Polls of Conservative members showing that Business Secretary Ms Badenoch and Commons Leader Ms Mordaunt are more popular than Mr Sunak 'should not be ignored', Mr Mercer said.

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Nigel Farage lining up 'high profile' candidate to contest Rishi Sunak's seat if he stands down after Tory leadership contest
5 months, 1 week ago

Nigel Farage lining up 'high profile' candidate to contest Rishi Sunak's seat if he stands down after Tory leadership contest

Daily Mail  

Nigel Farage is lining up a ‘high-profile’ candidate to stand in the by-election which would be called if Rishi Sunak quits the Commons after the Tory leadership contest. Sources close to Mr Sunak said they would be ‘surprised’ if Mr Sunak left the Commons now, but also noted pointedly that the former prime minister had ‘already built up a lot …

Just 10 Tory MPs sent no-confidence letters when Sunak called the general election, says Graham Brady
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Just 10 Tory MPs sent no-confidence letters when Sunak called the general election, says Graham Brady

The Independent  

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

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

The Independent  

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After 620 days in Downing Street, will Rishi Sunak now be California Dreamin'? How PM is leaving No10 with series of unfulfilled pledges - with claims he could now move to his £5.5m Santa Monica penth
8 months, 3 weeks ago

After 620 days in Downing Street, will Rishi Sunak now be California Dreamin'? How PM is leaving No10 with series of unfulfilled pledges - with claims he could now move to his £5.5m Santa Monica penth

Daily Mail  

More than 18 months ago, Rishi Sunak entered No10 saying he was 'not daunted' by the challenge that awaited him as he became Britain's 57th prime minister. Rishi Sunak with his wife, Akshata Murty, and their two daughters on a holiday in Santa Monica last year The couple own a £5.5million penthouse flat in Santa Monica - a moneyed but …

Rishi Sunak falls victim to humiliating YouTube prank after losing election
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak falls victim to humiliating YouTube prank after losing election

The Independent  

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Knives out for defeated Rishi, as Tory leadership race begins: Ousted Penny Mordaunt, Grant Shapps and Jacob Rees-Mogg accuse Sunak of 'throwing away public trust' - as Suella kickstarts her campaign
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Knives out for defeated Rishi, as Tory leadership race begins: Ousted Penny Mordaunt, Grant Shapps and Jacob Rees-Mogg accuse Sunak of 'throwing away public trust' - as Suella kickstarts her campaign

Daily Mail  

The Tories today blamed Rishi Sunak for the party's electoral rout as Suella Braverman used her victory speech to kickstart her campaign to be the next leader. Former home secretary Suella Braverman gives a speech at Fareham Leisure Centre where she said 'I'm sorry' twice in what is being viewed as the launch of her leadership bid Ms Braverman wore …

STEPHEN GLOVER: A calamity for Conservatives after campaign riddled with self-inflicted errors. Now they face life in the wilderness
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

'Don't do something you regret': British PM Rishi Sunak in final push before UK elections
8 months, 3 weeks ago

'Don't do something you regret': British PM Rishi Sunak in final push before UK elections

India TV News  

London: As British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hit the trail on the final day of campaigning before the UK general elections commence on Thursday, he urged voters to "not do something they regret" and warned against a "supermajority" for the opposition Labour. Don't do something you might regret," said Sunak on X, warning that the "Labour without limits" will increase …

Tory ex-cabinet minister accuses Rishi Sunak of ‘desperate’ attack on Starmer for wanting post-6pm family time
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Tory ex-cabinet minister accuses Rishi Sunak of ‘desperate’ attack on Starmer for wanting post-6pm family time

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson warns Labour super-majority would be ‘height of insanity’ in surprise speech
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Rishi Sunak says he is proud of disastrous election campaign - and claims he will win
8 months, 4 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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UK's Sunak and Starmer struggle to be heard as noisy protest mars their final election debate
9 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Labour to target embattled Sunak over ‘dirty dozen’ Tory candidates
9 months, 1 week ago

Labour to target embattled Sunak over ‘dirty dozen’ Tory candidates

The Independent  

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More than half of public ‘have nothing in common’ with Sunak
9 months, 1 week ago

More than half of public ‘have nothing in common’ with Sunak

The Telegraph  

With Mr Sunak and his wife, Akshata Murty, having a personal fortune estimated to be worth more than £600 million, the Prime Minister has long had to battle against claims that he is out of touch with ordinary people. Thirty-six per cent said they would not have anything in common, but 25 per cent selected “your general outlook on life” …

Tories ‘held in contempt by the electorate’ as pressure mounts on Rishi Sunak over betting scandal
9 months, 1 week 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 …

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
9 months, 1 week 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 …

Polling expert warns Tories not to ‘overreact’ to poll predictions they are facing a bloodbath
9 months, 1 week ago

Polling expert warns Tories not to ‘overreact’ to poll predictions they are facing a bloodbath

The Independent  

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Tories facing wipeout as new poll suggests they will have just 53 MPs and Rishi Sunak will lose his seat
9 months, 1 week ago

Tories facing wipeout as new poll suggests they will have just 53 MPs and Rishi Sunak will lose his seat

The Independent  

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'Rishi Sunak worst UK PM': Pollsters claim historic defeat for Conservative Party
9 months, 1 week 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 …

General Election 2024: Key moments from week three on the campaign trail
9 months, 3 weeks ago

General Election 2024: Key moments from week three on the campaign trail

The Independent  

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Rishi Sunak draws Alan Partridge comparisons as internet mocks PM for skipping D-Day event
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak draws Alan Partridge comparisons as internet mocks PM for skipping D-Day event

The Independent  

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Sunak was offered a deal to stop Farage and decided to reject it
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunak was offered a deal to stop Farage and decided to reject it

The Independent  

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Rishi looked like a man who had been given a half-time team talk by Sir Alex Ferguson
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Rishi looked like a man who had been given a half-time team talk by Sir Alex Ferguson

The Telegraph  

In a close-run contest, Rishi Sunak will feel he narrowly won the first of the live television debates. The Prime Minister needs to do something extraordinary to turn around the numbers before the election, and on this evidence his strategy is to chip away at Labour’s lead rather than trying to take a sledgehammer to it at the first opportunity. …

Rishi Sunak faces the nation... and a potential wipeout
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak faces the nation... and a potential wipeout

The Independent  

When the prime minister stands before a carefully chosen studio audience on Tuesday evening for the election’s first televised head-to-head debate, it will be his most consequential encounter with a podium since that rainy night on Downing Street when he announced that the country would be going to the polls, and his suit would be going to the dry cleaners. …

Mounting woes for Rishi Sunak as Tory MP who campaigned alongside PM just days ago now says he WON'T stand at the General Election - while ex-Conservative performs U-turn and vows to take on his old p
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Mounting woes for Rishi Sunak as Tory MP who campaigned alongside PM just days ago now says he WON'T stand at the General Election - while ex-Conservative performs U-turn and vows to take on his old p

Daily Mail  

Rishi Sunak was facing mounting woes today as he attempted to keep the Conservatives' general election campaign on track. Rishi Sunak, pictured on a visit to a farm in Gawsworth, Macclesfield, was facing mounting woes today as he attempted to keep the Conservatives' general election campaign on track The PM suffered a blow when Aaron Bell, pictured on the campaign …

Boris Johnson ally warns Tory MPs only have themselves to blame for Sunak’s ‘predictable’ election chaos
10 months ago

Boris Johnson ally warns Tory MPs only have themselves to blame for Sunak’s ‘predictable’ election chaos

The Independent  

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak takes time away amid mass exodus of MPs
10 months ago

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak takes time away amid mass exodus of MPs

The Hindu  

After declaring a general election for July 4, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is reportedly spending his first Saturday with his closest advisers as he takes an “unusual step” of a day away from public events over the first weekend of the campaign. According to sources quoted by the Guardian newspaper, Mr. Sunak is taking the “unusual step” of a …

Smiling Rishi jokes with veterans in Spoons about 'the amount of people who have given me an umbrella' after getting soaked in the pouring rain while announcing snap July 4 election
10 months ago

Smiling Rishi jokes with veterans in Spoons about 'the amount of people who have given me an umbrella' after getting soaked in the pouring rain while announcing snap July 4 election

Daily Mail  

Smiling Rishi Sunak joked with veterans in his local Spoons about 'the amount of people who have given me an umbrella' after getting soaked in the pouring rain while announcing the snap July 4 election. Rishi Sunak meets with veterans at a community breakfast, in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, Britain, on May 25, 2024, during a party campaign event in the …

Rishi Sunak WILL campaign today in Yorkshire - after reports claimed he would 'spend the day at home after shaky start to election'
10 months ago

Rishi Sunak WILL campaign today in Yorkshire - after reports claimed he would 'spend the day at home after shaky start to election'

Daily Mail  

Rishi Sunak will take the campaign trail back to Yorkshire after completing a whistlestop two-day tour of the four home nations. Rishi Sunak will reportedly spend Saturday at home in meetings with his aides after a shaky start to his election campaign Government minister Andrea Leadsom has become the latest Tory MP to announce they are standing down at the …

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is betting that calmer economic conditions will get him reelected
10 months ago

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is betting that calmer economic conditions will get him reelected

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has portrayed himself as thorough and evidence-led. On replacing her after an uncontested leadership battle, Sunak became Britain’s first leader of color, the first Hindu to become prime minister — and at 42, the youngest leader for more than 200 years. “As I stand here as your prime minister, I can’t help but …

No rain on his parade: Rishi Sunak lays down the gauntlet by challenging Labour's Keir Starmer to SIX TV debates - as PM laughs off sodden general election launch by posing with a brolley
10 months ago

No rain on his parade: Rishi Sunak lays down the gauntlet by challenging Labour's Keir Starmer to SIX TV debates - as PM laughs off sodden general election launch by posing with a brolley

Daily Mail  

Rishi Sunak today laid down the gauntlet to Sir Keir Starmer by challenging the Labour leader to six TV debates during the General Election campaign. Rishi Sunak visited Derbyshire this morning where he posed with an umbrella following his rain-sodden address in Downing Street yesterday afternoon The PM laid down the gauntlet to Sir Keir Starmer by challenging the Labour …

General election memes: The best Rishi Sunak memes as PM is drowned out during election speech
10 months ago

General election memes: The best Rishi Sunak memes as PM is drowned out during election speech

The Independent  

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UK General election: Rishi Sunak is boosted by Farage declaring he WON'T be Reform candidate and immigration finally dipping as he kicks off campaign battle with personal attack on Starmer - branding
10 months ago

UK General election: Rishi Sunak is boosted by Farage declaring he WON'T be Reform candidate and immigration finally dipping as he kicks off campaign battle with personal attack on Starmer - branding

Daily Mail  

Rishi Sunak received a huge boost on the first day of election campaigning today as Nigel Farage dramatically killed off hopes of a comeback. The PM was in Derbyshire this morning after shocking the country - and his own MPs - by pulling the trigger on a July 4 contest Rumours are swirling about a Nigel Farage comeback today as …

‘Drown & out’: How the papers covered Rishi Sunak’s general election announcement
10 months ago

‘Drown & out’: How the papers covered Rishi Sunak’s general election announcement

The Independent  

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Tory MPs accuse Sunak of committing ‘hara-kiri’ with his party
10 months ago

Tory MPs accuse Sunak of committing ‘hara-kiri’ with his party

The Telegraph  

Rishi Sunak has been accused of “committing hara-kiri with his party” by Tory MPs who have been left “absolutely seething” at the surprise announcement of a July election. Even members of the Cabinet were in the dark about the move until Wednesday, with MPs and party activists now scrambling to get their campaigns off the ground. Those seeking re-election have …

Steve Bray strikes again! Protesters blare Labour's 1997 theme song 'Things Can Only Get Better' by D:Ream over megaphone as Rishi Sunak announces July 4 snap election
10 months, 1 week ago

Steve Bray strikes again! Protesters blare Labour's 1997 theme song 'Things Can Only Get Better' by D:Ream over megaphone as Rishi Sunak announces July 4 snap election

Daily Mail  

Protesters blared Labour's 1997 theme song Things Can Only Get Better by D:Ream over megaphone as Rishi Sunak announced July 4 snap election today. Speaking in the rain outside No10 after an extraordinary day of rumours, Mr Sunak pointed to inflation being 'back to normal' and he was 'stopping the boats' Tony Blair making his first speech outside Downing Street …

Rishi Sunak 'will call general election for July 4' at 5pm: PM poised to take huge gamble on Summer contest after summoning ministers back from trips for urgent Cabinet meeting - despite Tories warnin
10 months, 1 week ago

Rishi Sunak 'will call general election for July 4' at 5pm: PM poised to take huge gamble on Summer contest after summoning ministers back from trips for urgent Cabinet meeting - despite Tories warnin

Daily Mail  

Rishi Sunak is poised to pull the trigger on a summer election in a Downing Street statement at 5pm tonight. Snap election rumours swept Westminster with speculation Rishi Sunak could pull the trigger as early as today Michael Gove and Jeremy Hunt were among the ministers at Cabinet tonight Health Secretary Victoria Atkins smiled for the cameras as she walked …

General election recap: Rishi Sunak addresses Tories at first campaign rally - as furious Tory MPs accuse the PM of 'giving up' and wanting 'summer in Malibu' after July 4 election catches them off gu
10 months, 1 week ago

General election recap: Rishi Sunak addresses Tories at first campaign rally - as furious Tory MPs accuse the PM of 'giving up' and wanting 'summer in Malibu' after July 4 election catches them off gu

Daily Mail  

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced the date of the General Election, saying it will take place at a time when 'the world is more dangerous than it has been since the end of the Cold War'. You must choose in this election, who has that plan, who is prepared to take the bold action necessary to secure a better …

Rishi Sunak 'will call a General Election TONIGHT': PM poised to take huge gamble on July 4 contest after summoning ministers back from trips for Cabinet - despite Tories warning he has 'death wish'
10 months, 1 week ago

Rishi Sunak 'will call a General Election TONIGHT': PM poised to take huge gamble on July 4 contest after summoning ministers back from trips for Cabinet - despite Tories warning he has 'death wish'

Daily Mail  

Election fever is in full swing today amid mounting signs that Rishi Sunak will pull the trigger on a contest within hours. Snap election rumours swept Westminster with speculation Rishi Sunak could pull the trigger as early as today There is intense chatter this morning that Mr Sunak could spring a bold surprise, despite Labour being miles ahead in the …

Wednesday evening news briefing: Drenched Sunak calls general election
10 months, 1 week ago

Wednesday evening news briefing: Drenched Sunak calls general election

The Telegraph  

The Prime Minister made the announcement after briefing the Cabinet on his plans in 10 Downing Street this afternoon. Mr Sunak’s decision to hold a snap contest this summer represents a major political gamble, with the Tories currently lagging behind the Labour Party in the opinion polls. Addressing the nation in Downing Street as he was soaked by the afternoon …

UK general election: PM Rishi Sunak calls surprise July vote as his party seeks to defy dire polls
10 months, 1 week ago

UK general election: PM Rishi Sunak calls surprise July vote as his party seeks to defy dire polls

CNN  

London CNN — UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a snap general election for July 4 in a statement outside Downing Street on Wednesday evening, as his Conservative Party faces an uphill struggle to extend its 14 years in power. Soaked by a downpour as he spoke, Sunak said: “Now is the moment for Britain to choose its future.” He …

Pollsters warn Sunak: Stoking culture wars can’t save Tories
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pollsters warn Sunak: Stoking culture wars can’t save Tories

The Independent  

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Now the Tory bribes have failed, it’s time to get tough
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Now the Tory bribes have failed, it’s time to get tough

The Independent  

Rishi Sunak and his advisers seem to believe that in trying to persuade people to vote for them, they are dealing with recalcitrant children. Kate Hall Leeds If you can’t beat ‘em Sunak’s attempts to scare people into voting for his government is a surprising direction for him to take, considering this government, in my opinion, has regularly taken steps …

Watch: Sunak warns Britain faces ‘dangerous years’ as he makes pre-election pitch to voters
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Sunak warns Britain faces ‘dangerous years’ as he makes pre-election pitch to voters

The Independent  

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Rishi Sunak warns UK is entering a dangerous era in desperate pre-election pitch to voters
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak warns UK is entering a dangerous era in desperate pre-election pitch to voters

The Independent  

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Tory MP Natalie Elphicke defects to Labour as Rishi Sunak ambushed at PMQs
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Tory MP Natalie Elphicke defects to Labour as Rishi Sunak ambushed at PMQs

The Independent  

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Rishi Sunak 'up for a fight' after party's disastrous poll show
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rishi Sunak 'up for a fight' after party's disastrous poll show

India Today  

Despite the Conservative party’s disastrous showing in last week’s local elections, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has expressed his resolve to continue his policies and take the fight to the opposition. Sadiq Khan used his victory speech to call for a general election, saying that "it’s time for Rishi Sunak to give the public a choice". Despite their terrible results, …

What are the key results yet to be announced in local elections? All eyes on Susan Hall to see if she can produce an upset and beat Sadiq Khan in London tomorrow with Andy Street expected to cling on
10 months, 3 weeks ago

What are the key results yet to be announced in local elections? All eyes on Susan Hall to see if she can produce an upset and beat Sadiq Khan in London tomorrow with Andy Street expected to cling on

Daily Mail  

The Conservatives are searching for a super Saturday shock in London tomorrow to rescue a disastrous local election campaign. All Tory eyes will be on Susan Hall to see if she can pull off an upset in London and oust Labour incumbent Sadiq Khan in a result expected to be announced on Saturday afternoon. Conservative hopes are also riding on …

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