Rishi Sunak's conference speech gamble

Rishi Sunak's conference speech took a gamble with three big policy announcements on HS2, smoking, and A-levels. The speakers analyze the impact and divisions within the Conservative Party. They also discuss Sunak's controversial introduction and risky policies, including the smoking ban and abolishing A-levels. The chapter explores the branding strategy for the levelling-up project, UK's cigarette ban policy, and challenges of preventive medicine. Additionally, they discuss the popularity of policies that may not directly impact adults and skepticism towards infrastructure promises like HS2.