TRIGGERnometry "The Conservatives Are Imploding" - Matt Goodwin
Sep 12, 2022
Matt Goodwin, a Professor of Politics at the University of Kent, delves into the current turmoil within the Conservative Party. He discusses the fragmentation of voter support since 2019, rising public discontent over economic issues, and shifting perspectives on immigration post-Brexit. Goodwin highlights tensions within the party and critiques short-term political thinking that exacerbates crises. He predicts a resurgence of authentic political connections and evolving ideologies that prioritize family and community over traditional economic debates.
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Conservative Party Decline
- The Conservative Party has lost about half of its 2019 voters, who are now undecided.
- They've also lost ownership of key political issues like the economy, law and order, immigration, and Brexit.
Conservative Disconnect
- The Conservatives struggle to connect with their voter base due to differing economic and cultural views.
- Many Conservative MPs favor a Davos-style economic liberalism, while a significant portion of their voters prefer a more interventionist state.
Return to 2012
- Conditions similar to those that led to the rise of UKIP and Brexit are reappearing.
- Collapsing public confidence in immigration and a sense of disconnect from Westminster create fertile ground for political disruption.
