The News Agents The worst Tory defeat in history
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Jul 5, 2024 
Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak discuss the aftermath of the 2024 general election, Labour's landslide victory, and the Conservative Party's worst defeat. They analyze the unexpected election results, personality politics, and challenges ahead for the newly elected leaders. The podcast explores the impact of social media, voter disillusionment, and Labour's strategic campaign tactics.
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Sunak's Concession
- Rishi Sunak's concession speech was dignified and contrite, accepting responsibility for the Conservative loss.
- This followed his earlier insistence that the election wasn't over.
Labour Landslide
- Labour achieved a landslide victory, with Keir Starmer becoming the new Prime Minister.
- The exit polls proved accurate in predicting Labour's win, but other results were surprising.
Conservative Cabinet Losses
- Several prominent Conservative cabinet members lost their seats in the 2024 general election.
- These include Jacob Rees-Mogg, Jillian Keegan, and Lucy Fraser.