Rishi Sunak has suggested that he might not step down immediately as Tory leader if he loses the upcoming election. In an interview, he implied that he would continue to serve the party, even if he were to lose. This departure from the usual trend of party leaders resigning quickly after losing elections has brought about speculation about a potential delay in a leadership contest if Sunak were to lose.
Sunak’s comments come amid a study that shows twice as many Britons support tax increases to fund public services, despite financial difficulties facing many households. Meanwhile, Conservative candidate Giles Watling has expressed concerns about the atmosphere at Reform UK rallies, comparing them to events from the past and raising issues of defacing campaign posters.
In a separate development, former Tory minister Rory Stewart has voiced concerns about the prospect of a Starmer government using class warfare as a cover for inaction. Stewart, who now co-hosts a podcast with Alastair Campbell, worries that a Labour government under Starmer may not be effective in governing.
With the election looming, these various developments and concerns are shaping the political landscape in the UK and hinting at potential shifts and challenges ahead for the political parties involved.
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