How To Win An Election How To Lose A By-Election (And Sell Your Tesla)
Mar 20, 2025
The discussion kicks off with a lively look at the impending by-election in Runcorn & Helsby and the stakes for key political players like Keir Starmer and Nigel Farage. Personal anecdotes lead into a debate on how political identity shapes voting behavior. The hosts tackle the Conservative party's struggle for relevance amid welfare reforms and shifting public sentiments. A funny twist emerges when one host reveals replacing her Tesla, sparking a conversation on consumer boycotts and their real impact.
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Choosing a Political Party
- Consider your political allies and the party's future direction when choosing a party.
- Focus on your goals, whether it's wielding power or engaging with political ideas.
Political Identity Crisis
- Aligning personal identity with a political party's narrative can be challenging.
- Mismatches can cause distress, as seen with Roy Jenkins' illness during the SDP formation.
Brexit and Conservative Identity
- The Brexit referendum created a crisis for many Conservative Party members.
- This was especially true for those whose political identity was centered on EU membership.