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A year of Rishi Sunak – but what about the next 12 months?
Oct 25, 2023
A discussion on Rishi Sunak's first year as Prime Minister, including his record and electability. Insights from Katy Balls, Rachel Cunliffe, and Andrew Lansley. The challenges and successes of his first year, pursuing unpopular but necessary actions, and the future of the next parliament, reshuffles, and red wall seats.
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- Rishi Sunak has struggled to define his identity as a Prime Minister, oscillating between being a change candidate and a sensible deliverer.
- Rishi Sunak should focus on making long-term decisions and governing without being solely driven by electoral considerations.
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Assessing Rishi Sunak's First Year as Prime Minister
The podcast discusses Rishi Sunak's first year as Prime Minister, reflecting on his performance and achievements. It mentions the challenge of trading off his competence and calming influence with the need to demonstrate more from him. The podcast analyzes how well Sunak has done in stabilizing the economy and achieving his pledges based on voter concerns, with mixed results. It highlights his struggle to define his identity as a Prime Minister, oscillating between being a change candidate and a sensible, deliverer. The podcast also mentions the decline in Sunak's favorability ratings and the importance of addressing cost of living issues and the economy to win over voters.
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