Political Fix

Bring it on! Election 2024 kicks off

May 24, 2024

Lucy Fisher assembles the Political Fix team to discuss the surprise snap general election in the UK. They dive into party campaigns, Rishi Sunak's decision, potential TV debates, Labour's readiness, Nigel Farage's non-candidacy impact, and election strategies.

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Quick takeaways

Election timing strategic considerations revealed Prime Minister's calculated balancing act.

Corruption scandal implicating EU lawmakers prompts discussions on cleaning up the system.

Deep dives

Corruption Scandal Rocks EU - Qatargate Scandal Unveiled

A corruption scandal dubbed Qatargate shook the EU at the end of 2022, implicating lawmakers who were accused of taking bribes from Qatar. However, the case faced obstacles, leaving questions lingering in an election year about the potential sale of the European Parliament, prompting discussions on cleaning up the EU's act.

Introduction

2min

Anticipation and Announcement of Upcoming Election

14min

Exploring Labour's Readiness and Proposed Reforms for the Election Campaign

2min

Analysis of Nigel Farage's Decision and its Political Ramifications

2min

TV Debate Strategies in Election Campaign

4min

Analysis of Political Figures Under Scrutiny and Pressure in Election Campaign

2min

Election Strategies and Manifesto Focus

14min

Speculation on a Political Figure's Campaign Strategy

2min

Rishi Sunak shocked Westminster with the decision to hold a snap general election on July 4. As the parties launch their campaigns, Lucy Fisher assembles the Political Fix team to look ahead to the next six weeks. The FT’s Robert Shrimsley, political editor George Parker, columnist Stephen Bush and Political Fix regular Miranda Green have the inside track on how the race to Number 10 might unfold.

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Tories scout for post-election jobs as UK parties dial up campaign mode

TV debates can change election campaigns. Leaders should choose wisely

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Presented by Lucy Fisher. Produced by Audrey Tinline with Leah Quinn. Manuela Saragosa is the executive producer. Audio mix and original music by Breen Turner. The FT’s head of audio is Cheryl Brumley.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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