Steve Hoyles

As a likely Tory loss in the general election draws ever closer, Rishi Sunak faces fresh challenges from within his own party. The PM must be getting battle-weary by now… Defection by a Former Ally For Rishi Sunak, it doesn’t rain – it pours. Over the last two weeks former Tory Chair Lee Anderson left … Read more

Viewers of the first leaders debate were left frustrated, claiming Rishi Sunak’s lies and rudeness prevented a severe debate.  Social Media Aftermath Clear Following the debate in which Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clashed over taxes, education, immigration, the NHS, and the economy, people took to social media to voice their frustration.  Sunak Accused of … Read more

Recent Russian territorial gains in Ukraine could be reversed following a dramatic policy change from the US and Germany. The announcement could see a substantial tactical shift from both sides in the coming months. War Nearly a Decade Old There has been a version of this warm running since 2014 when Russian-backed militias took control … Read more

Following a disastrous set of local election results, the Tories are urged to move to the Right. Having lost a significant amount of vote share on issues such as immigration and tax rates, some Tories are urging a re-think to strategy. Reform Eating into Vote Share The biggest beneficiary of the Tory deserters is Reform. … Read more

As the dust begins to settle on an awful set of local election results for the Tories, a clearer picture of what is going wrong for them emerges. It’s a challenging read for the Tory party. How Did the Tories Perform Last Time Around? In 2021, the Conservatives had 2,345 councillors elected and controlled 63 … Read more

Amongst the media frenzy surrounding the Farage announcement, one other body will benefit the most. Read on to find out why.  The Election Is a Two Horse Race Whilst we have a multi-party system in the UK, we’ve essentially got a choice between two. On occasion, there has been a coalition, but throughout history, Labour … Read more

A resurgent right wing is proving devastating for the Tory vote share. The rise in popularity of Reform UK has split the traditional Tory vote in two, reducing their chance of re-election. Tory Vote Split Rishi Sunak will have to play a very tight game in the upcoming elections. He’s losing a significant percentage of … Read more

The latest YouGov MRP projection shows that Labour could be on course to record its best-ever election performance. If the figures are correct, it’ll be the second-largest victory in British political history. Read on for full details.  1997 Was Seen as a High Water Mark It was seen as a remarkable result when Blair’s Labour … Read more

A YouGov poll around voting intentions in the upcoming general election has shown the share of the Tory vote is likely to fall even further. The right has suffered a reduction in likely vote, whereas the centre left has increased.  Sunak Remains Tight-Lipped About Election Date When questioned about a potential election on Sky News, … Read more

During Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership of the Labour party, the party was seen as weak on defence. Corbyn was against nuclear arms and vowed never to use them. Keir Starmer is keen to put distance between his attitude towards defence and that of the former Labour leader.  Starmer Committed to NATO In 2022, Starmer visited NATO … Read more