Tories Plummet to 18% Support: Sunak's Comeback Hopes Dim as Elections Loom

May 2, 2024
Tories Plummet to 18% Support: Sunak's Comeback Hopes Dim as Elections Loom
  • Conservative Party support plummets to 18%, marking a historic low surpassing the era of Liz Truss.

  • Rishi Sunak's efforts for a political resurgence thwarted by YouGov poll showing Labour at a dominant 44% lead.

  • The Tories face the prospect of severe defeats in the forthcoming local and metro mayor elections.

  • Chancellor Jeremy Hunt cautions of potential repercussions for the Conservatives in the upcoming local votes.

  • Labour Party anticipates gains, particularly aiming for victory in the West Midlands region.

  • Tory support declines across key voter groups, including traditionally loyal over-65s and pro-Brexit constituents.

  • Rishi Sunak, having replaced Liz Truss after her brief tenure, confronts significant challenges in reviving his party's standing.

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Tory support now lower than when Liz Truss was leader

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