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1 October 2024updated 02 Oct 2024 12:46pm

The Tory delusion

The upbeat vibe at the party’s conference only shows how in denial they are.

By Rachel Cunliffe

It should not be possible to sum up the entirety of a party conference – the atmosphere, the big themes, the rhythm and rapport of politicians and delegates alike – in a single poll finding. Nonetheless, YouGov has come close.

Asked what they think is the main reason the party lost the 2024 general election, Tory members offer a varied range of suggestions. Infighting and disunity come top, picked by 16 per cent of respondents, with failure to tackle immigration a close second on 12 per cent. 

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