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Has Rishi Sunak just destroyed his own campaign?

Election Watch: The New Statesman podcast | daily throughout the UK general election

07-06-2024 • 16 mins

Freddie, Ben and podcast newcomer Finn McRedmond answer listener questions.


By deserting the D-day commemorations, Rishi Sunak has dealt his own campaign a massive blow and handed Keir Starmer and Nigel Farage explosive attack lines.


In this special election edition of You Ask Us, the team answer your questions about the threat to the Conservatives from Reform UK and the impact of TV debates. Also polling expert Ben Walker reveals the shocking impact tactical voting could have on the Liberal Democrats election hopes.


See the latest polls on the New Statesman's State of the Nation: https://sotn.newstatesman.com/


Read:

Rishi Sunak's D-Day departure was far worse than a gaffe

https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2024/06/rishi-sunaks-d-day-departure-was-far-worse-than-a-gaffe


The Conservative party may not survive this election

https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2024/06/conservative-party-may-not-survive-election-nigel-farage


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