Page 94: The Private Eye Podcast 90: Electile Dysfunction
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Oct 25, 2023 Hosts discuss by-elections, leaked Tory briefings, Trump's legal battle against Orbis, legal implications of compiling personal information, Mohammed Amersi's legal actions, and reflections on cartoonist Tony Husband.
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By-election Losses
- The Conservative party suffered significant losses in the Tamworth and Mid-Bedfordshire by-elections.
- One candidate's controversial comments about unemployed people resurfaced, impacting the results.
Reform Party's Impact
- The Reform Party, led by Richard Tice, gained significant votes in both by-elections, impacting the Conservative party.
- This poses a challenge for the Conservatives, who cannot afford to lose votes to their right.
Limited Options for Conservatives
- The Conservative party's options are limited, as focusing on culture wars could lose them votes elsewhere.
- They face the challenge of improving the economy while navigating internal divisions and external pressures.