Conservative Party Members Say Labour Are Heading For A Landslide Win Ahead Of Voting Day
As Britain's general election approaches, the Conservative Party is bracing for a significant defeat that will potentially hand Labour leader Keir Starmer a historic victory. Polls suggest Labour is on track to win an unprecedented majority, ending 14 years of Conservative rule.
Conservative minister Mel Stride admitted the likelihood of a Labour landslide. "Tomorrow is likely to see the largest Labour landslide majority, the largest majority that this country has ever seen," he told the BBC. Stride emphasised the importance of ensuring a strong Conservative opposition to hold Labour accountable.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer spent the final day of campaigning urging voters to participate. Sunak argued that a Labour victory could lead to higher taxes and economic instability, while Starmer focused on the need for change, discussing dissatisfaction with public services and living standards.
Polling analysis suggests Labour will see bigger landslide win than Tony Blair
Polling analysis from Survation indicates that Labour could win 484 of the 650 seats in Parliament, surpassing Tony Blair's 1997 victory of 418 seats. The Conservatives are projected to secure just 64 seats, their lowest since the party's founding in 1834.
Sunak has faced criticism from within his party, with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and former Home Secretary Suella Braverman acknowledging the challenging outlook. Johnson warned against a Labour government, while Braverman blamed the party's shift to the centre for their struggles.
The rise of Reform UK has also added pressure, as their growing support threatens to further divide the Conservative vote. Stride urged voters to choose Conservative to prevent a Labour "supermajority" and maintain a viable opposition.
Labour's final push targeted voter complacency, with Starmer stressing the importance of every vote. "If you want change, you have to vote for it," he said, encouraging participation to ensure Labour's promised changes could be implemented.
As the election day nears, both parties are making their final appeals to the electorate, with Labour poised for a potentially record-breaking win.
