Steve Hoyles

New figures have emerged showing that Britain has taken back 50 migrants from Ireland. The returns came only a few months before Rishi Sunak announced he was “not interested” in taking back anyone who had fled to the Republic of Ireland. Rwanda Threat Causing Irish Immigration to Spike Ireland claims around 90% of their asylum … Read more

In the run-up to the general election, attention has turned to the various parties’ manifestos. What is the big message to take from them all? Labour is listening. Polling Informs Parties Unlike historical elections, parties now have access to vast amounts of information. They can do their research and collect input from polling companies.  Policy … Read more

The Conservatives have resorted to bringing out a controversial former leader to help endorse candidates in the upcoming general election.  Boris Is Back – Sort Of Boris Johnson will be putting his name on several thousand letters that will be sent out in Tory seats ahead of the election.  Letters Urging Against Reform UK Support … Read more

The election campaign for the Tories has been a disaster so far. Polling data shows they’re rapidly losing vote share, and Rishi Sunak can’t open his mouth without hurting his chances. Despite that, he might have a few reasons to be cheerful. Inflation Data Looking Good We expect the UK inflation rate to drop to … Read more

It’s much easier to be a critic than a problem solver, as Nigel Farage is currently finding out. Whilst he has made a name for himself as a thorn in the establishment’s side, he’s having to learn the hard way that politics comes with scrutiny.  Opposition Is Easy Nigel Farage has steadily grown in fame. … Read more

Building an election strategy has been more accessible in a world full of polls, social media, data collection, surveys and the like. The Tories just don’t seem to have gotten the memo, and it will lead to their biggest defeat ever.  Data, Data and More Data  The political parties have staff who spend their time … Read more

If you need any proof of the ‘Farage Effect’ on the right wing, the latest polling information provides it. For Sunak and the Tories, it makes for depressing reading. Reform UK Climbing Since his return to active campaigning for Reform UK, Nigel Farage has seen the party rise to 19% in the voting intention polls. … Read more

Serial headline grabber Nigel Farage has once again found himself in the spotlight after claiming an increasing number of Muslims don’t share British values. The comments were part of a criticism of Rishi Sunak’s record on immigration.  Farage Unhappy About Immigration Farage told Sky News’ Trevor Phillips that Rishi Sunak had allowed “more people into … Read more

The latest Sunday Times Rich List shows that Rishi Sunak and his wife, Akshata Murty, have leapfrogged the King in wealth.  Sunaks’ Now £122M Better Off According to the 2024 Rich List, their combined wealth was up £122m last year. This year’s figures show they are worth £651m, up from £529m in 2023. Where Do … Read more

In a clear sign of panic, former Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg has urged Rishi Sunak to cosy up to Reform, going as far as offering Nigel Farage a ministerial role in a potential future government.  Alarm Bells Ringing at Tory HQ Having seen their popularity slide, culminating with disastrous results at recent local elections, the … Read more