How To Win An Election How To Escape Political Oblivion (With A Tax Promise)
Oct 9, 2025
Danny Finkelstein, a Conservative peer and Times columnist, teams up with former Labour insider Sally Morgan and policy expert Polly Mackenzie in a lively discussion. They dissect Kemi Badenoch’s stamp duty pledge, comparing it to George Osborne's historic promises. The team explores the fading echo of Liz Truss and the implications of recent Conservative chaos on Badenoch’s leadership. They also debate whether tax proposals can shift electoral narratives and what economic shifts really mean for voters.
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Searching For Shoes In Number 10
- Danny once searched under the sofa in 10 Downing Street for David Cameron's missing shoes.
- A child had hidden them, forcing Cameron to attend a meeting unexpectedly shoeless.
Conferences Matter Internally Not Publicly
- Party conferences rarely shift public opinion because most people do not follow them closely.
- But they can strengthen a leader's standing within their party and clarify strategy to the faithful.
Broad Coalition Requires Fiscal Credibility
- The Conservatives must build a broad coalition combining business and socially conservative voters.
- Presenting as a serious, fiscally credible governing party is central to assembling that coalition.
