

Campaign catch-up: Why this UK election result could be the most distorted ever
Jun 25, 2024
FT's John Burn-Murdoch joins Lucy Fisher to discuss the Tory campaign woes. They delve into the 2019 Tory collapse roots, potential election results mismatch, and why 'first past the post' system may lead to the biggest distortion in UK history.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Challenges and Controversies in the Conservative Party
01:42 • 13min
The Inconsistencies and Potential Election Outcomes in the UK
14:58 • 8min
Exploring the Stability of Governments under Different Voting Systems
22:56 • 2min
The urgency for centrism to act and deliver in politics
24:41 • 2min
Analyzing the potential impact of a UK center-left victory amidst global political shifts
26:55 • 3min