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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
John Rentoul

Voices: Tactical voting was Keir Starmer’s secret weapon. Next time, it could be turned against him

In their more optimistic moments, Keir Starmer’s advisers think that the split on the right will give them at least two terms in government.

The Conservatives are ruined and will need longer than four years to restore their reputation. Their failure to control immigration, in particular, guarantees a long spell in the sin bin.

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