Conservative Party
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Why the Conservatives are worried about Canada's 1993 election
The Explainer Nigel Farage says Canadian Reform Party are his 'model' for 'reverse takeover' of the Tories
By The Week UK Published
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Where does Labour stand on trans rights?
The Explainer Party plans to 'modernise and simplify' process of changing gender and vows to scrap guidance on teaching gender ideology in schools
By The Week UK Published
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Bad bet: why can't the Tories shake off the gambling scandal?
Today's Big Question Four Conservative Party figures are now under investigation for placing bets on the date of the general election
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Class of 2024: the UK's next generation of MPs
The Explainer With 135 MPs stepping down the next parliament will contain a number of new faces of all political persuasions
By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published
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How strong an economy will the next government inherit?
Today's Big Question Inflation finally falls to Bank of England target of 2%, but service inflation remains high while growth, productivity and investment are persistently low
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Will Nigel Farage be PM by 2030?
Today's Big Question Reform UK leader sets out two-election strategy for power but leaves door open to 'reverse takeover' of Conservatives
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General election: will tactical voting make a difference?
The Explainer There is a 'mixed mood' within parties about the capability of voting tactically
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Top Sunak aide Craig Williams bet on general election date
Speed Read Parliamentary private secretary to the PM apologises for £100 'flutter' as gambling watchdog inquiry gets underway
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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Will voter apathy and low turnout blight the election?
Today's Big Question Belief that result is 'foregone conclusion', or that politicians can't be trusted, could exacerbate long-term turnout decline
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Tory manifesto: will new pledges shift election trajectory?
Today's Big Question Rishi Sunak promises further National Insurance cut but Conservatives' plans contain few surprises
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Who will win the battle to become Westminster's 'third party'?
Today's Big Question YouGov modelling suggests the Liberal Democrats will win many more than the 11 seats they managed in 2019
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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The pros and cons of Trident
In Depth With fears of nuclear conflict at their highest level in decades, is the UK's 'ultimate deterrent' still worth it?
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Rain and red faces: the best of Rishi's election gaffes
In the Spotlight PM has suffered string of mishaps on the campaign trail, from a football faux pas to a 'Mickey Mouse moment'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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How MRP modelling works – and what it means for the general election
The Explainer Data model producing constituency-level predictions 'getting more accurate all the time'
By The Week UK Published
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