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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alicja Hagopian

General election countdown: What the 1983 and 2017 votes tell us about Starmer’s lead over Sunak

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Ever since Rishi Sunak made his announcement in the rain in Downing Street, the election campaign has been characterised by an inability to budge Labour’s lead – but past contests suggest movement is still possible.

This week’s polls show a massive lead for Sir Keir Starmer, with the party at about 45 per cent and the Tories hovering around 20.

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