Mid-Bedfordshire and Tamworth Voters Deliver Shock to Tories
Tory MPs hoping that the polls were wrong received a harsh reality check from voters in Mid-Bedfordshire and Tamworth. The swing towards Labour has experts predicting a landslide victory akin to 1997.
Low Turnout and Defections Spell Trouble for Tories
Despite thousands of Tory voters staying home, Labour managed to win both seats. Pollsters Survation reveal that many 2019 Conservative voters who said they would turn out ended up voting for someone else. In fact, as many Tory voters defected to the right-wing Reform party as they did to Labour.
Faragist Party Gains More Votes Than Labour Majority
The 'Faragist' pro-Brexit, low-tax party gained a significant number of votes in both seats, surpassing the Labour majority. The party's decision to stand aside in 2019 has not been repeated, leaving the Tories to bear the consequences.
Fury Mounts Against Chancellor Rishi Sunak
Senior Tories are expressing mounting anger towards Chancellor Rishi Sunak. The ban on smoking and increased taxes have left many feeling unsatisfied. While a new party leader is not being seriously considered, there is growing speculation about the future of the Chancellor.
Jeremy Hunt Faces Pressure to Restore Hope
With discontent brewing among Tories, Jeremy Hunt must deliver a hopeful Autumn Statement next month. Failure to do so could result in calls for his resignation growing louder.
