MPs who lost their seats, as well as those who kept them, have a wealth of insight to bring to discussions about the leadership and future of the party
‘Dissimulating” is a word I’ve used a few times to describe the emotional rollercoaster that has followed the Conservative party’s largest election defeat in history. It mattered little that the economy was finally improving and fiscal responsibility had returned. A party that’s fractious, ill-disciplined and scrapping over rival agendas was doomed to lose.
Given the size of Labour’s majority, coupled with the swing to Reform, we’ve now entered a new and complex chapter in British politics. How long Labour’s stay in power lasts depends very much on what the Conservative party does next. Rushing into another leadership election without the humility, professionalism and resolve to wisely reflect and strategically regroup could see us in opposition for a couple of cycles.