Rishi Sunak has hinted that he might not step down as Tory leader immediately if he loses the election. In an interview, he did not give a direct answer but implied he would always put himself at the service of his party, potentially staying on for a period. This approach is similar to Michael Howard, who stayed on for six months after losing in 2005 to allow for reflection. Recent reports suggest senior Tories are discussing urging Sunak to delay a leadership contest to avoid rushing into a decision. This comes as a new report shows Britons support tax increases to fund public services, despite financial difficulties in many households.
In other news, Conservative candidate Giles Watling described Reform UK rallies as chilling and reminiscent of Nuremberg, with concerns about a personality cult being created. This comes after Reform withdrew support from a candidate due to ties with the BNP. On the podcast, Rory Stewart expressed concern about a possible Starmer government using class warfare as a cover for inaction. This contrasts with Rishi Sunak, who rejected claims that he would finish work at 6pm if he became Prime Minister. Sunak remains focused on the election, comparing his approach to a cricket player’s flashy drive and emphasizing that it is not over until it’s over.
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