New Delhi: British Conservative leader Rishi Sunak, who became prime minister in October last year when Liz Truss resigned after less than two months in office, is at risk of losing his seat in the upcoming general election, citing new polling data. According to a media report. Sunak’s 15 cabinet ministers, including Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab and Health Secretary Steve Barclay, are also at risk of defeat in next year’s election, according to polling data shared with The Independent newspapers. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, Defense Secretary Ben Wallace, Business Secretary Grant Shapps, Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt and Environment Secretary Therese Coffey could also lose their seats, according to FocalData polling for Best for Britain.
The poll also predicted that only five cabinet ministers – Jeremy Hunt, Indian-origin Suella Braverman, Michael Gove, Nadim Zawi and Kemi Badenoch – would remain after the 2024 elections.
A new analysis shared with The Independent on 10 crucial ‘Belvedere’ seats – which have voted consistently with the winning party in recent decades – shows the opposition Labor Party is on course to take all 10.
Naomi Smith, chief executive of Best for Britain, said “nothing short of eradicating Sunak’s cabinet should do the trick, a group that has been campaigning for internationalist values and closer ties with the EU.”
Earlier last week, Sunak, 42, tried to revive his premiership by vowing to tackle Britain’s “most serious problems” by an election in 2024.
In his New Year speech, the Indian-origin leader promised to halve UK inflation and reduce illegal immigration. He said his government would build “a better future for our children and grandchildren” and made a possibly risky demand that the public judge him on “the results we get”.
“Your priorities are my priorities. Together we will build a better future,” he said.
Rishi Sunak gave the following ‘Five Promises’
1. We will halve inflation this year to bring down the cost of living and provide financial security to the people.
2. We will grow the economy by creating high paying jobs and opportunities across the country.
3. We will ensure that our national debt is falling so that we can secure the future of public services.
4. By March, NHS waiting lists will be shorter and people will get the care they need more quickly.
5. We will pass new laws to stop small boats, making sure that if you come into this country illegally, you are detained and swiftly removed.
As your PM you need to know what my focus will be so you can give me a direct account of whether it delivered.
these are my five promises pic.twitter.com/XyXrlMshdG— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) January 4, 2023
“These five pledges are here to provide you with the peace of mind that you know that things are getting better, that they are really changing. That you have a government that is working in your best interests, on your priorities. is focused, putting your needs first. And I fully expect you, I and my government, to be responsible for meeting those goals,” he said.
He said that the new year should be a time of optimism and enthusiasm.
Sunak said, “Yet I know many of you look to 2023 with apprehension. I want you to know that as your prime minister, I will work night and day to change that.” “
Your priorities are my priorities. Together, we will build a better future. Watch my speech live: https://t.co/48mxwTY0Bd— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) January 4, 2023
He said, “They are the priorities of the people. They are the priorities of your government. And we will either be able to achieve them or not… So, I would like you to do justice to the effort we have made and the results we have achieved.” I ask you to do it.”