Political Fix
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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- The Tory party's crisis management failures and Bettingate scandal have jeopardized their chances in the upcoming UK election.
- The potential for a significant mismatch between parties' vote shares and Westminster seats calls into question the fairness of the UK electoral system.
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Discussion on Potential UK Election Results
The podcast delves into the upcoming UK election and the potential for distorted results. With Labour holding a 20-point lead, there are predictions that the Tories may face historic defeat on July 4th. Additionally, issues like Bettingate and Conservative Party's missteps have raised concerns about crisis management during campaigning.
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