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Mounting pressure on Rishi Sunak as calls for leadership change grow within Conservative Party
While the dissent is currently simmering beneath the surface, the call for replacing Rishi Sunak as the party's leader has gained momentum, with two Conservative Members of Parliament openly advocating for change. The primary argument put forth by these MPs is a concern that the Conservative Party, under Sunak's leadership, is headed towards electoral defeat in the upcoming general election later this year.
In recent days, the murmurs of discontent within the Conservative Party have grown more audible, signalling a potential shake-up in leadership. While the dissent is currently simmering beneath the surface, the call for replacing Rishi Sunak as the party's leader has gained momentum, with two Conservative Members of Parliament openly advocating for change.
The primary argument put forth by these MPs is a concern that the Conservative Party, under Sunak's leadership, is headed towards electoral defeat in the upcoming general election later this year. The urgency for a leadership shift has been underscored by the recent setback in two by-elections, where the party lost seats it had previously held with a robust majority.
This electoral setback is not an isolated incident but adds to a series of losses in various by-elections, painting a worrisome picture for the Tories. The party has experienced defeats in areas traditionally considered strongholds, often conceding to the Labour Party or other candidates. Even a win in one by-election was attributed to a peculiar local issue rather than a show of electoral strength.
While the demand for Rishi Sunak's replacement has not yet reached the forefront, it is steadily gaining traction within the Conservative Party. The emerging pattern of electoral losses, if replicated in the general elections, could spell disaster for the party's prospects. The growing unease among Conservative Members of Parliament is not merely about losing to the Labour Party but also about an ideological erosion within their ranks.
Of particular concern is the rise of the Reform Party, led by the right-wing politician Nigel Farage, which secured 10% of the vote in a recent by-election. This ideological competition within the conservative spectrum has intensified the sense of urgency for corrective action.
With another by-election scheduled for February 29 and local elections looming in May, the Conservative Party faces a critical juncture. Should the pattern of losses persist in these upcoming contests, the internal dissent against Sunak's leadership is expected to escalate, potentially reaching a point of public articulation.
(Edited by : Ajay Vaishnav)
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