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Long Reads: Britain's Tory Wipeout w/ Phil Burton-Cartledge

Jul 11, 2024
Political analyst Phil Burton-Cartledge discusses Britain's recent election where Labour secured 411 seats, while the Conservative Party saw a massive drop by 20 percent. They delve into the challenges faced by the Tories, potential trajectories for the party, and analyze the electoral strategies of both Labour and the Conservatives. The conversation also touches on key issues like Brexit, Scottish independence, and economic woes in Britain.
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Quick takeaways

  • Labour secured a majority in the UK election with less than 34% of the vote due to the electoral system's discrepancies.
  • The Conservative Party's significant vote share loss can be attributed to the Reform Party's anti-immigrant appeal and right-wing division.

Deep dives

The Conservative Party's Historical Defeat and Long-Term Decline

The Conservative Party suffered a historic defeat, losing 251 seats, with their vote halving to 6.8 million. This defeat surpasses their losses in the 1997 election. The party's long-term decline was accelerated by scandals, insufficient constituency engagement, and failures to address key issues like property and housing.

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