From Despair to Hope
When Parliament reconvened after the summer break, Labour MPs were riding high while Tory ministers were feeling defeated. However, two weeks can change everything in politics.
Sunak Fights Back
Despite being seen as risk-averse, Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has thrown caution to the wind and fired the starting pistol on the General Election campaign by tearing up Britain's unrealistic net zero targets.
Green Climbdown Hits Home
The Tory party's retreat on green policies has been well-received by voters, according to party boss Greg Hands.
A Policy Overhaul
Sunak's chief aide Liam Booth Smith has promised more policy changes that will anger commentators. Potential changes include scaling back HS2 and making alterations to inheritance and capital gains taxes.
Risks and Rewards
Sunak has been compared to the England cricket team's high-risk, high-reward tactics in the Ashes. Critics argue that some of the risks backfired, but the Tories are confident in their strategy.
Starmer's Missteps
Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, has faced criticism for his recent statements and actions. His stance on immigration and his approach to relations with the EU have been seen as missteps.
Starmer's Blairite Connections
Starmer's close ties to Tony Blair and his reliance on New Labour veterans for advice have sparked debate about his political affiliations. Critics argue that he is bringing back the divisive politics of the 1990s.
Sue Gray Takes Control
Sue Gray, a career Whitehall mandarin, has been brought in to manage the Partygate scandal. She is already making changes and exposing those who are not up to speed.
The "Blair Thing"
Despite the divisive reputation of Tony Blair, Starmer's ally insists that his association with the former PM doesn't bother them. However, whether voters will feel the same remains to be seen.
