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The penultimate day of Tory Rome

Jul 3, 2024

George Eaton and David Gauke discuss the potential downfall of the Conservative Party in the UK general election, analyzing Boris Johnson's last-minute efforts to salvage the situation. They explore the challenges faced by the Tories in regaining voter trust and the implications of a weakened Conservative Party on the political landscape.

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David Gauke

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Conservatives face challenging election outcome with potential significant decrease in parliamentary strength.

Weakened Conservative presence could hinder effective opposition and legislative processes in Parliament.

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Intro

2min

Political Landscape: Conservative Nightmare Scenario and Implications for the Opposition

14min

Analysis of electoral system and Boris Johnson's role in the election campaign

5min

Boris Johnson's Future and the Leadership of the Conservative Party

7min

Challenges and Strategies for the Conservative Party

3min

In a final poll published before the election things have never looked worse for the Conservatives, Rishi Sunak has expressed fear that he might lose his seat, and Boris Johnson has been wheeled out at the 11th hour. How long will it take for the Tories to come back from this and where will they begin?

Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by the New Statesman’s senior editor George Eaton and David Gauke, former Conservative MP and New Statesman columnist.

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