Beleaguered Rishi Sunak Faces Imminent General Election Defeat: Low Approval Ratings, Unfulfilled Promises, and Unstoppable Political Momentum Against Conservatives
Britain's Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak is facing a likely loss in the upcoming general election.
Despite two tax cuts and a slightly improving economy, Sunak's political fortunes have not improved.
He has been criticized by former prime minister Boris Johnson and there are speculations about Brexit figurehead Nigel Farage's intentions.
Political scientist Rob Ford described Sunak as "hapless" in the face of political momentum moving away from the Tories.
Sunak, 43, has not yet announced the election date, which is expected to be in October or November, but he is legally allowed to wait until January.
A YouGov poll shows that Britons want an end to 14 years of Conservative Party (Tory) rule, with the party projected to win only 155 seats in the upcoming UK parliament election, down from 365 seats in the last election.
The opposition Labour Party is predicted to win 403 seats, resulting in a significant 154-seat majority.
The shift in public opinion is attributed to the Tories' poor performance in office, including the disastrous tenure of Liz Truss, who was replaced by Rishi Sunak in October 2022 after her mini-budget caused financial instability.
Sunak's actions since becoming PM have not changed the public's mind, and it is difficult to see how the Conservatives can remain in power after the next election.
A woman followed Johnson, who was ousted due to scandals, including lockdown parties during Covid-19.
Sunak, the current prime minister, has faced challenges due to the instability of previous administrations and his own failed promises and disconnect with voters.
He has not stopped migrant arrivals from France, NHS waiting lists have increased, and economic growth is stagnant, although inflation has decreased.
Sunak's attempts to reset leadership and policies, such as watering down carbon net zero commitments and discussing extremism, have not been successful.
The Conservative Party in the UK is facing unfavorable public perception, with 58% of voters viewing them unfavorably and only 19% viewing them favorably, according to an Ipsos poll.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been struggling to improve the party's image, but his efforts have not been successful.
The Reform UK party, led by Nigel Farage, poses a threat to the Conservatives by potentially taking key seats in elections.
Sunak has been criticized for being out of touch with average Britons and coming across as awkward and irritable.
His net favorability rating is the lowest of any politician included in the survey, at minus 38.
Rishi Sunak, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, is facing challenges to revive his party's fortunes amid rumors of a leadership challenge following potential poor results in local elections on May 2.
He has been criticized by Prime Minister Boris Johnson over his proposed smoking ban and denied reports that Johnson was planning to run an AI fund if he loses the election.
Sunak also apologized for wearing Adidas trainers, which sparked negative headlines.
Political analysts suggest that Sunak's unpopularity creates a negative feedback loop, with the media reporting on his actions negatively, further reinforcing his unpopularity.
Political experts believe that polling gaps between the Conservative and Labour parties tend to shrink as election day approaches.
Some speculate that liberal Conservatives may choose to support their party to limit the size of a Labour victory and maintain the Tories as a strong opposition.
According to Ford, the focus at this stage is on damage control.
He has been criticized by former prime minister Boris Johnson and there are speculations about Brexit figurehead Nigel Farage's intentions.
Political scientist Rob Ford described Sunak as "hapless" in the face of political momentum moving away from the Tories.
Sunak, 43, has not yet announced the election date, which is expected to be in October or November, but he is legally allowed to wait until January.
A YouGov poll shows that Britons want an end to 14 years of Conservative Party (Tory) rule, with the party projected to win only 155 seats in the upcoming UK parliament election, down from 365 seats in the last election.
The opposition Labour Party is predicted to win 403 seats, resulting in a significant 154-seat majority.
The shift in public opinion is attributed to the Tories' poor performance in office, including the disastrous tenure of Liz Truss, who was replaced by Rishi Sunak in October 2022 after her mini-budget caused financial instability.
Sunak's actions since becoming PM have not changed the public's mind, and it is difficult to see how the Conservatives can remain in power after the next election.
A woman followed Johnson, who was ousted due to scandals, including lockdown parties during Covid-19.
Sunak, the current prime minister, has faced challenges due to the instability of previous administrations and his own failed promises and disconnect with voters.
He has not stopped migrant arrivals from France, NHS waiting lists have increased, and economic growth is stagnant, although inflation has decreased.
Sunak's attempts to reset leadership and policies, such as watering down carbon net zero commitments and discussing extremism, have not been successful.
The Conservative Party in the UK is facing unfavorable public perception, with 58% of voters viewing them unfavorably and only 19% viewing them favorably, according to an Ipsos poll.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been struggling to improve the party's image, but his efforts have not been successful.
The Reform UK party, led by Nigel Farage, poses a threat to the Conservatives by potentially taking key seats in elections.
Sunak has been criticized for being out of touch with average Britons and coming across as awkward and irritable.
His net favorability rating is the lowest of any politician included in the survey, at minus 38.
Rishi Sunak, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, is facing challenges to revive his party's fortunes amid rumors of a leadership challenge following potential poor results in local elections on May 2.
He has been criticized by Prime Minister Boris Johnson over his proposed smoking ban and denied reports that Johnson was planning to run an AI fund if he loses the election.
Sunak also apologized for wearing Adidas trainers, which sparked negative headlines.
Political analysts suggest that Sunak's unpopularity creates a negative feedback loop, with the media reporting on his actions negatively, further reinforcing his unpopularity.
Political experts believe that polling gaps between the Conservative and Labour parties tend to shrink as election day approaches.
Some speculate that liberal Conservatives may choose to support their party to limit the size of a Labour victory and maintain the Tories as a strong opposition.
According to Ford, the focus at this stage is on damage control.
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