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Will Reform overtake the Tories?

Mar 21, 2024
The podcast discusses the rising popularity of the Reform party, with insights on key figures like Nigel Farage and Rishi Sunak. They explore MPs' concerns, Reform's surge, and Rishi Sunak's recent address, highlighting missed opportunities and potential shifts in the Conservative Party.
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Quick takeaways

  • Concerns rise within Tories as Reform Party trails just four points behind at 15%, suggesting potential major impact on election dynamics.
  • Shift in public perception of Rishi Sunak to 'weak' reflects negatively on Conservatives' standing compared to Reform Party's strategic long-term approach.

Deep dives

Reform Party's Rise in Polls Concerns Conservatives

The latest poll showing the Reform Party just four points behind the Tories, with the Conservatives at 19% and Reform at 15%, has increased fears among Tory members. The impact of Leander Sin's defection to the Reform Party adds to this concern. The possibility of pushing the election to the autumn raises questions about the Reform Party's growing presence. Reform's strategy focuses on long-term success rather than temporary poll results.

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