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Electioncast: Billionaire Backs Labour

Jun 18, 2024
Entrepreneur John Caudwell, ex-Tory donor, reveals why he's voting Labour this election. Criticizes Rishi Sunak and praises Labour's transformation. Discussion on undercover voters' social media ads. Podcast also covers postal votes, social media strategies, and crossover content between football fandom and politics.
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  • A billionaire former Conservative Party donor will vote Labour due to perceived transformation and dissatisfaction with Rishi Sunak.
  • Social media platforms like TikTok are becoming influential in political engagement, with organic and relatable content gaining traction over paid ads.

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Shift in Election Dynamics on Social Media

The election campaign has seen a shift towards more organic and engaging content on social media platforms like TikTok. Parties are finding that native content, not paid ads, is gaining more traction. Labour and Reform have excelled in creating relatable videos, while unofficial content from supporters and activists is also reaching a wide audience.

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