The PM’s aggressive new rhetoric around green policies seems to be paying off among Tory members 🔴 But Sunak could struggle to make an impact on polling figures whist the cost of living crisis rages on ChaplainChloe, janemerrick23 and poppyeh
“Rishi needs to throw red meat at some of my colleagues but I’m not sure inheritance tax does it for me,” one MP said. “I’ve been waiting for this since George Osborne promised it in conference 2008 but suggesting you will be better off when your beloved parents snuff it is small consolation for those facing an impending house repossession.”
And political analysts have warned that, in the meantime, his apparent flip-flopping on policies could alienate any remaining supporters. Recent research by centre-right think-tank Onward shows that voters generallybut want politicians to stick to their promises around it. Backtracking on such pledges is one of the key things that turns people off of politicians.
“The idea is precise, but the approach is sporadic and opportunistic – aligning with or following the news cycle,” he said, adding that this allows No 10 to “capitalise on whatever they think could push voters away from Labour, apathy or abstention and back into the Conservative column”. Scarlett Maguire, a director at JL Partners polling company, argued that the shift in tone on net zero is not necessary pandering to the right of the party alone but picking up on wider unease about the personal costs of net zero.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Tory pressure mounts on Rishi Sunak over mortgage help as interest rates set to rise againTory MPs want the government to do more to help mortgage holders ahead of the Bank of England raising interest rates to a 15-year high eleanormia and poppyeh report:
Weiterlesen »
Tory MPs prepare to blame Bank of England for mortgage misery after interest rate hikeTory MPs have signalled they will blame the Bank of England for pressure on households this autumn as families prepare to face an extra mortgage squeeze 🔴 poppyeh reports
Weiterlesen »
Politics latest: Labour condemns 'totally unacceptable' Greenpeace protest at Sunak's homeThe first arrivals to the Bibby Stockholm migrant barge are expected on Monday Sky's AliFortescue has the latest 👇 'It's not the first time there has been an expected date,' she says. 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube
Weiterlesen »
Net zero sceptics warm to Rishi Sunak's climate shiftThe PM's change in tone has emboldened some Tories to call for an overhaul of the key climate target.
Weiterlesen »
Four Greenpeace protesters climb on top of Rishi Sunak's Yorkshire mansionRishi Sunak is currently on holiday
Weiterlesen »
Greenpeace activists drape Rishi Sunak's £2m mansion in oil-black fabric after climbing on roofGreenpeace activists have covered Rishi Sunak's £2m mansion in oil-black fabric after climbing on to the roof of the property in Yorkshire.
Weiterlesen »