British politics is shrinking. Partly that is a trick of perspective as an election comes into view and the ruling party flinches from long-term challenges. A government wanting to stay in office will focus on sweetening the electorate, pushing bitter choices to the far side of polling day.
But Rishi Sunak’s policy cupboard is bare, the economy is stagnant and the cost of living crisis shows no sign of abating. Many voters have lost any appetite for Tory rule.
