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The Rest Is Politics
268. The Tories' 'taxtopia' attack, Macron's gamble, and the politics of football
Jun 17, 2024
Former British Conservative politician Rory Stewart and British journalist Alastair Campbell discuss voter apathy, 'taxtopia', Liz Truss in the French election, and the politics of football. They analyze the troubling position of the Conservatives in polls, the French political landscape, encounters at football stadiums, European green commitments, Labour manifesto's focus on devolution, and navigating political relationships.
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- Conservative Party facing historic losses in upcoming election due to strategic missteps and voter backlash.
- Concerns about voter turnout and apathy posing challenges for Labour's lead in the polls, leading to potential complacency and protest votes.
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Concerns Over Conservative Party's Dismal Polling Numbers
The polls indicate that the Conservative Party is in significant trouble, potentially facing historic losses in the upcoming election, with projections suggesting a drastic reduction in seats and vote share compared to past results.
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