Sam Collins: Fighting everywhere will only help the Left
Sam Collins discusses the current challenges facing the Conservative Party in the UK, emphasizing the need for a strategic recalibration in light of recent electoral losses. He argues that fighting in every constituency may inadvertently benefit the Left, suggesting a more focused approach could be beneficial. Collins highlights the importance of unity on the Right to effectively challenge the current government and improve electoral outcomes.
- ▪The Conservative Party is currently struggling with significant electoral losses, shedding around 500 seats in recent local elections.
- ▪Collins argues that fighting everywhere will only help the Left, as seen in past elections with the Brexit Party and Reform Party.
- ▪He suggests that the Conservative Party needs to recalibrate its strategy and expectations to reflect the current political landscape.
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Sam Collins is Head of Public Affairs for Popular Conservatism A political realignment can feel a damned, dirty business to those caught up in it. Negotiating one requires both an open mind and a laser-like focus on the national, rather than party, interest. This need for open-mindedness becomes more important (and more painful) if your party is the one seemingly shifting from major to minor party. That is the position that the Conservatives find ourselves in today. It gives me no pleasure to say it. I fundamentally believe that the Conservative Party – the Party of Thatcher and Disraeli – would be the best vehicle to bring about the change that our country desperately needs.
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