Regular guests Jonn Elledge and Rob Hutton join host Andrew Harrison in a speculative journey exploring a hypothetical Tory election win. They discuss the aftermath, challenges for Labour, Tory policies on Rwanda and national service, struggles with housing promises, and the nightmare scenario of enduring Tory failures for four more years.
Exploring ramifications of a potential Tory victory on UK politics post-election.
Speculating on the challenges Rishi Sunak and the Conservative Party would face after unexpected success.
Deep dives
The Election Night Live Stream Event with Various Panelists
An election night live stream event hosted by various panelists is set to bring together panellists from different podcasts including Papercuts, The Bunker, and Oh God What Now on the Oh God What Now YouTube channel. The event aims to provide a live reaction to the election results with well-known commentators such as Dory Olinsky, Miranda Sawyer, Rob Hutton, Grony McGuire, and John Ellidge, offering insights in a casual setting. The event is expected to provide a unique perspective beyond traditional media coverage and encourage audience engagement.
Counterfactual Scenario: The Possibility of a Tory Upset
The podcast discusses a hypothetical scenario where the Tories unexpectedly win the election, examining the potential factors contributing to such a drastic outcome. The discussion involves analyzing polling errors, the impact of Reform party led by Nigel Farage, and potential scandals that could influence voter behavior. The narrative explores the repercussions of a Tory victory, challenging conventional predictions and highlighting the uncertainties in electoral forecasting.
Forecasted Consequences of a Tory Victory
In the event of a Tory win, the podcast delves into the potential implications for Rishi Sunak and the Conservative Party. It envisions a scenario where Sunak faces the challenge of delivering on campaign promises such as Rwandaa policy and national service. The discussion speculates on the party's reaction to unexpected success and the practical difficulties in implementing key manifesto pledges amid public skepticism.
Impact on Political Landscape and Opposition
The podcast explores the aftermath of a hypothetical Conservative victory on the political landscape, particularly assessing the fate of Keir Starmer and the Labour Party. It contemplates the likelihood of Starmer's resignation and the existential crisis within Labour if they fail to secure victory despite favorable polling. Additionally, the discussion touches upon the potential resurgence of Reform party and the reshaping of ideological narratives in British politics post-election.
It couldn’t happen… could it? Everything points to a Labour landslide but regulars Jonn Elledge and Rob Hutton join Andrew Harrison for a journey into a nightmare parallel reality where Sunak somehow scrapes it. What happens? Does Starmer have to quit? Is ReformUK defanged or empowered? And what does a knackered Tory party do with another term it doesn’t really want? Join us for sense-shattering speculation in the mighty OGWN manner!
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Presented by Group Editor Andrew Harrison. Audio production by Tom Taylor. Theme music by Cornershop. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production.