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Who will survive?

Jun 25, 2024
James Kanagasooriam, Chief Research Officer of Focaldata, joins the podcast to discuss their latest poll showing a potential 250-seat Labour majority. They also delve into the betting scandal involving Tory candidates, the impact on the Conservative Party and upcoming election results. Analysis covers seat projections, polling data discrepancies, and the uncertain future of the Conservative Party.
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  • Conservatives facing backlash over betting scandal involving candidates.
  • MRP poll predicts potential Labour majority with significant Conservative losses.

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Conservative Party Suspends Candidates Due to Betting Scandal

Two Conservative Party candidates, Craig Williams and Laura Saunders, have been suspended following a betting scandal. The scandal involved Craig Williams placing a bet on a July election announced by Rishi Sunak just days before. The investigation is ongoing, with suspicions raised about insider information misuse. The optics of the situation have been damaging for the party, leading to calls for firmer action.

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