What exactly is shocking?4 Apr 2024 07:14
The Conservative Party, the governing party of the United Kingdom led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, is said to be on track for a poorer result during the general elections than when the Tories lost to Labour's longest-serving prime minister, Tony Blair, in 1997, the latest poll by the YouGov showed on Wednesday.
Labour Party and Opposition leader Keir Starmer is projected to secure over 400 seats in the House of Commons, whereas Sunak is expected to attain fewer seats than the total of 165 seats obtained by former Tory Prime Minister John Major in 1997. The election could "sweep away" several major Conservative figures, including Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, the agency highlighted.
The poll results were derived from data analyzed by YouGov, which surveyed 18,761 British adults interviewed between March 7 and March 27. According to the model, Starmer is expected to win 403 seats nationwide, while the incumbent prime minister could secure just 155 seats.
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