John Curtice has been in the news recently for delivering warnings and analysis on the political landscape in the UK, particularly in relation to the Conservative Party's performance in local elections and polling data. His insights have shed light on the challenges faced by Rishi Sunak and the Conservative Party as they prepare for the upcoming general election. Curtice's expertise in political science and polling has made him a prominent figure in discussions about the state of British politics.
John Curtice is a British political scientist known for his work as a Professor of Politics at the University of Strathclyde and as a Senior Research Fellow at the National Centre for Social Research. He is widely respected for his expertise in polling analysis and political trends, often providing commentary and predictions on elections and public opinion. Curtice's research and contributions to the field of political science have established him as a leading authority on British politics, making his insights highly sought after by the media and political observers.
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Sunak faces off against Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer at Prime Minister’s Questions as senior Tory calls for unity after party loses nearly 500 councillors at local elections
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The prime minister said the result was not a ‘foregone conclusion’, but repeated his claim that the result would be closer than current opinion polls suggest
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Millions of voters in England have voted in local elections, the last big test before a looming U.K. general election
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The voters who abandoned Keir Starmer’s party are an early warning of potential trouble ahead.
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Rishi Sunak's troubles have deepened after a dire set of local election results that saw the Tories shed more than 300 council seats with more results still to come
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Chris Webb secured 10,825 votes in the contest triggered by the resignation of former Tory MP Scott Benton.
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Professor Sir John Curtice delivered the dire warning to Rishi Sunak as the Conservatives continue to languish behind Keir Starmer's Labour party in the polls
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Chancellor’s move to slice a few pounds off national insurance fails to win hearts and minds in Stroud
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The party can’t win many seats, it has little money and its leader has a low profile. But the Conservatives are still nervous about the Farage effect following a bruising by-election
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Labour overturns Tory majorities in Wellingborough and Kingswood, leading to concerns about Rishi Sunak's leadership.
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Labour wins by-elections in Wellingborough and Kingswood, overturning large Conservative majorities.
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Labour Party leaders are facing challenges in connecting with voters as the general election season approaches.
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The SNP maintains a lead over Labour in Westminster voting intentions, but the gap has decreased to seven points.
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Reform UK, with its anti-immigration rhetoric, is attracting former Tory voters and poses a significant threat to the Conservative Party in the upcoming UK election.
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Rishi Sunak's popularity has plummeted, leading to predictions of a landslide election defeat for the Conservative Party.
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Rishi Sunak's approval ratings have hit a record low, and the Conservative Party is facing internal divisions.
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Labour wins by-elections in Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire, overturning significant Conservative majorities.
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Rishi Sunak faces challenges in uniting the Conservative Party and defining the party's direction ahead of the general election.
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New polling indicates that the Conservative party could lose up to 35 seats in the next general election due to tactical voting, potentially leading to their worst-ever election result.
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Rishi Sunak expresses confidence in winning next general election despite polling gap with Labour and recent by-election losses.