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ben houchen is a local lad. he was born here on teesside and has campaigned for things like improvements to local hospitals and the local airport. but the question now is can votes for a local conservative politician stay with the party when it comes to a general election? it's a different dynamic, isn't it? the local politics are a lot different to westminster. j i think i forget that he's a tory. in a local pub this afternoon, they were happy to talk politics. did you vote for ben houchen? yes, idid. does that mean that you would necessarily vote for the conservatives in a general election scenario? no, definitely not. why? cos i have different views of conservatives in the general election to what i do to ben. again for what he's done for the area in teesside,j the airport and in the freeport, the jobs, bringing lots- of employment and generallyjust, you know, helping teesside. - it was a warm afternoon in the north. time for a reflective pint. do you think the people that voted conservative for ben houchen w
ben houchen is a local lad. he was born here on teesside and has campaigned for things like improvements to local hospitals and the local airport. but the question now is can votes for a local conservative politician stay with the party when it comes to a general election? it's a different dynamic, isn't it? the local politics are a lot different to westminster. j i think i forget that he's a tory. in a local pub this afternoon, they were happy to talk politics. did you vote for ben houchen?...
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it's ben houchen. the tory has held on but it will be the swing and we'll bring you by the way, when that result is formally announced, when the declaration is formally announced, we'll take you right there, but what will be interesting is interesting is not just that he is held on. it will be interesting to see what the swing is from. from conservative to labour in that race because there's so many marginal seats up there. >> it's quite interesting what that seat, what that mail election will tell us is ben houchen just a competent , houchen just a competent, popular politician? there was lots of talk about the fact that he'd sort of moved a sort of tried not to call himself a tory too much, tried to not shout. there's been a hide. the fact he's a tory in the west midlands to andy street, very much running on their incumbency. >> but you know, you could say the same for andy burnham, another big figure who doesn't really need the sort of starmer labour brand to ensure that he he wins. they're being qu
it's ben houchen. the tory has held on but it will be the swing and we'll bring you by the way, when that result is formally announced, when the declaration is formally announced, we'll take you right there, but what will be interesting is interesting is not just that he is held on. it will be interesting to see what the swing is from. from conservative to labour in that race because there's so many marginal seats up there. >> it's quite interesting what that seat, what that mail election...
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so that means ben houchen for the tories in the tees valley. it means andy street for the conservatives in the west midlands. in london it means sadiq khan forced labour and in greater manchester it means andy burnham for labour. labour will say you cannot read anything about the general election results into the mayoral contest because they are deliberately designed to be big, independent figures with those big economic powers. in the case of ben houchen and andy street, what have they been doing? they have been running in the opposite direction of their parties and have effectively been running as independents, or conservatives in name only. what the labour party are saying is if you want to know what is happening in the general election, they are confident blackpool south will win and the conservatives are confident they will lose it and it will go to they will lose it and it will go to the labour party. the labour party are saying look at the councils, thatis are saying look at the councils, that is much more significant, and they predict t
so that means ben houchen for the tories in the tees valley. it means andy street for the conservatives in the west midlands. in london it means sadiq khan forced labour and in greater manchester it means andy burnham for labour. labour will say you cannot read anything about the general election results into the mayoral contest because they are deliberately designed to be big, independent figures with those big economic powers. in the case of ben houchen and andy street, what have they been...
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ben houchen is a local lad. he was born here on teesside and has campaigned for things like improvements to local hospitals and the local airport. but the question now is, can votes for a local conservative politician stay with the party when it comes to a general election? it's a different... it's a different dynamic, isn't it? local politics a lot different to westminster. i think they forget that he's a tory. i in a local pub this afternoon, they were happy to talk politics. did you vote for ben houchen? yes, idid. does that mean that you would necessarily vote for the conservatives in a general election scenario? no, definitely not. why? because i have different views from the conservatives - in the general election to what i do to ben. i it was a warm afternoon in the north. time for a reflective pint. do you think the people that voted conservative for ben houchen will necessarily vote conservative in a general election? almost certainly. you think they will? well, yeah, ithink they probably will. yeah, i
ben houchen is a local lad. he was born here on teesside and has campaigned for things like improvements to local hospitals and the local airport. but the question now is, can votes for a local conservative politician stay with the party when it comes to a general election? it's a different... it's a different dynamic, isn't it? local politics a lot different to westminster. i think they forget that he's a tory. i in a local pub this afternoon, they were happy to talk politics. did you vote for...
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andy street is personally popular, like ben houchen in the tees valley. it's distance himself from the conservatives nationally and there. of course, the fact that labour may be are losing some votes in muslim communities could help. andy street . so that that's quite street. so that that's quite close and that that one i think genuinely could go either way. but there's a real chance andy street could win in very, very interesting because there's quite a strong independent, muslim candidates talking a lot about gaza that could take some of those votes from the labour party. >> well, martin baxter of electoral calculus, thank you so much for talking through what is a wide, wide array of elections coming up. we'll be talking to the man that was backing that candidate standing in the west midlands, but also many candidates across the country. what does george galloway have to make of these results? we'll be talking to george galloway after this well. good evening. it's 7:23. there have been a huge array of results, and there's no doubt that the labour party
andy street is personally popular, like ben houchen in the tees valley. it's distance himself from the conservatives nationally and there. of course, the fact that labour may be are losing some votes in muslim communities could help. andy street . so that that's quite street. so that that's quite close and that that one i think genuinely could go either way. but there's a real chance andy street could win in very, very interesting because there's quite a strong independent, muslim candidates...
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putting the ben houchen- -- — election approaches. putting the ben houchen... let's _ election approaches. putting the ben houchen. .. let's pick _ election approaches. putting the ben houchen. .. let's pick up _ election approaches. putting the ben houchen. .. let's pick up on - election approaches. putting the ben houchen. .. let's pick up on those... | houchen... let's pick up on those... this is not... in houchen. .. let's pick up on those... this is not- - -— this is not... in a matter of weeks it disappeared _ this is not... in a matter of weeks it disappeared so _ this is not... in a matter of weeks it disappeared so those _ this is not... in a matter of weeks it disappeared so those things - it disappeared so those things happen. it disappeared so those things ha en. ., it disappeared so those things ha en. . , . it disappeared so those things hauen. . , . . ., happen. that might be a warning to the labour party — happen. that might be a warning to the labour party not _ happen. that might be a warning to the labour party not to _ happen. that might
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conservative incumbent, ben houchen, seeking realaction. in conservative incumbent, ben houchen, seeking real action. in 2021, conservative incumbent, ben houchen, seeking realaction. in 2021, he conservative incumbent, ben houchen, seeking real action. in 2021, he won on a vast chair of the vote, about 72%. he is a big character, hoping he can win. the tory party has been in the last couple of weeks relatively confident he can hold on. there is not a candidate from reform, there is not the threat from the right depressing the conservative vote. we will see. it is around lunchtime we will get the result in tees valley, one of the big ones that will determine how the elections are seen in the round for rishi sunak and the tory party. the other big mayoral contest that has the impact, could have the impact, and a street�*s we election in the west midlands, but we will not get that result until tomorrow —— andy street. that result until tomorrow -- andy street. 2 . ~ that result until tomorrow -- andy street. ,, . ,, ., , that result unt
conservative incumbent, ben houchen, seeking realaction. in conservative incumbent, ben houchen, seeking real action. in 2021, conservative incumbent, ben houchen, seeking realaction. in 2021, he conservative incumbent, ben houchen, seeking real action. in 2021, he won on a vast chair of the vote, about 72%. he is a big character, hoping he can win. the tory party has been in the last couple of weeks relatively confident he can hold on. there is not a candidate from reform, there is not the...
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well, if ben houchen were to win — we assume not? well, if ben houchen were to win in — we assume not? well, if ben houchen were to win in tees _ we assume not? well, if ben houchen were to win in tees valley, _ we assume not? well, if ben houchen were to win in tees valley, that - were to win in tees valley, that would shore up rishi sunak. if andy street were to win in the west midlands, and labourare street were to win in the west midlands, and labour are saying he will, that would be a lifeline for rishi sunak. as we know, labour will say that is irrelevant in general election. what the conservatives will say is wait a minute, this shows we are still in business, and politics is about that feeling, and interestingly i was talking to one senior labourfigure who interestingly i was talking to one senior labour figure who is close to keir starmer. they were saying they're absolutely sure that ben houchen will win in the valley, and their view is, this is a labour person, their view is that will be enough to keep rishi sunak in pos
well, if ben houchen were to win — we assume not? well, if ben houchen were to win in — we assume not? well, if ben houchen were to win in tees _ we assume not? well, if ben houchen were to win in tees valley, _ we assume not? well, if ben houchen were to win in tees valley, that - were to win in tees valley, that would shore up rishi sunak. if andy street were to win in the west midlands, and labourare street were to win in the west midlands, and labour are saying he will, that would be a...
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houchen does win and andy street_ say ben houchen does win and andy street wins, it doesn't change the overall_ street wins, it doesn't change the overall trajectory which is the tories — overall trajectory which is the tories will argue that this is mid—term, but for the tories will argue that this is mid—term, but forthe public tories will argue that this is mid—term, but for the public this feels _ mid—term, but for the public this feels like — mid—term, but for the public this feels like end of term. this feels like there — feels like end of term. this feels like there is change coming. andi like there is change coming. and i actually think. _ like there is change coming. and i actually think, i _ like there is change coming. and i actually think, i would _ like there is change coming. if i actually think, i would ignore tees valley and the west midlands. you have popular mayors with popular brands. if there is one contest i think will give us the best indication of what might happen in a general election, it is that new east midlands mayor, because there are lots o
houchen does win and andy street_ say ben houchen does win and andy street wins, it doesn't change the overall_ street wins, it doesn't change the overall trajectory which is the tories — overall trajectory which is the tories will argue that this is mid—term, but for the tories will argue that this is mid—term, but forthe public tories will argue that this is mid—term, but for the public this feels _ mid—term, but for the public this feels like — mid—term, but for the public this...
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the fact that ben houchen has won in tees valley, that shows the conservative fightback is on. it is all about spin. inevitably there will be surprises somewhere, but where, we will have to wait and see. briefly, do you think the pressure will mount on rishi sunak if the conservatives have a bad night? it is all about expectation management. if compared to the expectations the conservatives underperform, 500 losses, if they lose both the mayoral contest, if susan hall falls well short in london, then i think the pressure will inevitably grow on rishi sunak and it may be the case that he wonders whether he can survive until the autumn when the election is suggested it will be. joe twynholm, thank you very much for your insight. if you looked at social media during the day, you will have seen one of the big trends was hashtag docks at polling stations because over the years it has become something of a tradition
the fact that ben houchen has won in tees valley, that shows the conservative fightback is on. it is all about spin. inevitably there will be surprises somewhere, but where, we will have to wait and see. briefly, do you think the pressure will mount on rishi sunak if the conservatives have a bad night? it is all about expectation management. if compared to the expectations the conservatives underperform, 500 losses, if they lose both the mayoral contest, if susan hall falls well short in...
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houchen did being _ government, just as ben houchen did being the _ government, just as ben houchen did being the mayor of the north—east, he has _ being the mayor of the north—east, he has demonstrated conservatives in government can really do things for the people they represent and we are very, the people they represent and we are very very— the people they represent and we are very, very proud in the west midlands _ very, very proud in the west midlands and sutton coldfield of what andy has done during his time as our— what andy has done during his time as our mayor already. you what andy has done during his time as our mayor already.— as our mayor already. you mention ben as our mayor already. you mention iten houchen. _ as our mayor already. you mention ben houchen, he _ as our mayor already. you mention ben houchen, he managed - as our mayor already. you mention ben houchen, he managed to i as our mayor already. you mention ben houchen, he managed to pull| as our mayor already. you mention | ben houchen, he managed to pull it off in tees valley, although i was watch
houchen did being _ government, just as ben houchen did being the _ government, just as ben houchen did being the mayor of the north—east, he has _ being the mayor of the north—east, he has demonstrated conservatives in government can really do things for the people they represent and we are very, the people they represent and we are very very— the people they represent and we are very, very proud in the west midlands _ very, very proud in the west midlands and sutton coldfield of what...
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when you combine that with ben houchen's victory in the tees valley and potentially, although we don't know, andy street's victory in west midlands, should that arrive, those are potentially three zero bad stories that you can point to for the conservatives, on what has otherwise been a very, very difficult set of results for them.— results for them. and overall in terms of how _ results for them. and overall in terms of how the _ results for them. and overall in terms of how the political- results for them. and overall in terms of how the political map | results for them. and overall in i
when you combine that with ben houchen's victory in the tees valley and potentially, although we don't know, andy street's victory in west midlands, should that arrive, those are potentially three zero bad stories that you can point to for the conservatives, on what has otherwise been a very, very difficult set of results for them.— results for them. and overall in terms of how _ results for them. and overall in terms of how the _ results for them. and overall in terms of how the political-...
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i mean, you could have gone to tees valley and posed with ben houchen, and you don't have to do it in downing street. you could have got, you know, he likes getting on a plane. he could have gone on a plane. he could have gone on to seem prime ministerial. >> matthew, you have set us up beautifully for the very next segment. you're talking about interest rates. there is no bigger boffin on television than liam halligan. when it comes to interest rates. liam, this idea will the bank of england now not touch rates during a campaign? >> i think ben's right. it's
i mean, you could have gone to tees valley and posed with ben houchen, and you don't have to do it in downing street. you could have got, you know, he likes getting on a plane. he could have gone on a plane. he could have gone on to seem prime ministerial. >> matthew, you have set us up beautifully for the very next segment. you're talking about interest rates. there is no bigger boffin on television than liam halligan. when it comes to interest rates. liam, this idea will the bank of...
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the only positive was ben houchen winning _ that. the only positive was ben houchen winning in _ that. the only positive was ben houchen winning in tees - that. the only positive was ben| houchen winning in tees valley. that. the only positive was ben - houchen winning in tees valley. but when you look at the actual result on what it means project in a national election, it would actually mean the conservatives losing every seatin mean the conservatives losing every seat in his modality area. if these results were projected nationally at a general election, it would mean the labour party would only be the largest party and a hung parliament, so it does give something for the conservatives to work towards. but they have got to focus on delivery and getting a clear message across and getting a clear message across and actually presenting a united front. because at the moment all voters are looking at and healing from as a conservative party looking inwards, ratherthan from as a conservative party looking inwards, rather than saying to
the only positive was ben houchen winning _ that. the only positive was ben houchen winning in _ that. the only positive was ben houchen winning in tees - that. the only positive was ben| houchen winning in tees valley. that. the only positive was ben - houchen winning in tees valley. but when you look at the actual result on what it means project in a national election, it would actually mean the conservatives losing every seatin mean the conservatives losing every seat in his modality area....
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ben houchen, who won with 73% of the vote last time, does not expect such a resounding vote this time, he says our vote is enough. his labour rival chris mcewan would love to beat ben houchen, he the poster boy for levelling up and it would be a huge blow to rishi sunak to lose as high—profile a mayor as this. labour have been downplaying expectations of winning, they want to push it as close as possible. it would be a triumph for ben houchen to win a third term in a region where the conservatives are pretty unpopular at the moment, but whether it is much solace to the conservatives or a personal vote, it is hard to tell. he has said it is about choosing the best person to lead this area and nothing about westminster politics, we will hopefully have the result in about one and a half, two hours. we will be back a little later, thank you. henry hill is acting editor of conservative home website. thanks for coming on the programme. what is your mood right now? tired. this is the last _ what is your mood right now? tired. this is the last stop, _ what is your mood right now? tired. thi
ben houchen, who won with 73% of the vote last time, does not expect such a resounding vote this time, he says our vote is enough. his labour rival chris mcewan would love to beat ben houchen, he the poster boy for levelling up and it would be a huge blow to rishi sunak to lose as high—profile a mayor as this. labour have been downplaying expectations of winning, they want to push it as close as possible. it would be a triumph for ben houchen to win a third term in a region where the...
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ben houchen has won in the north—east, how big a loss would it be if andy street loses? it would be an extremely disappointing result, because andy street has been an extremely effective mayor of the west midlands, they would be deeply unfortunate if he was... it seems the race is really down to a knife edge. the conservatives have hardly asked for a recount, which suggests he is behind. if you were to lose office as a result from the broader conservative party's office as a result from the broader conservative pa rty�*s state office as a result from the broader conservative party's state in the polls, it will be a blow to rishi sunak. i don't think it will change anything regarding the mp5. there simply isn't the organisation or the candidate there for a challenge against rishi sunak, but i think andy street was with his best hope for a real bright spot. the victory of ben houchen in tees valley, which while impressive, was what actually —— was largely priced in. if andy street does go, it willjust mean that no one will be able to deny it is an unremittingly terri
ben houchen has won in the north—east, how big a loss would it be if andy street loses? it would be an extremely disappointing result, because andy street has been an extremely effective mayor of the west midlands, they would be deeply unfortunate if he was... it seems the race is really down to a knife edge. the conservatives have hardly asked for a recount, which suggests he is behind. if you were to lose office as a result from the broader conservative party's office as a result from the...
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ben houchen re—elected mayor of teesside! ben houchen winning the tees valley mayor. houchen winning the tees valley ma or. ., , ~ , houchen winning the tees valley ma or. ~ ,~ houchen winning the tees valley ma or. , ~ , _, ., houchen winning the tees valley ma or. ~ _, ., , mayor. people knew they could not be taken for granted, _ mayor. people knew they could not be taken for granted, they _ mayor. people knew they could not be taken for granted, they knew - mayor. people knew they could not be taken for granted, they knew it - mayor. people knew they could not be taken for granted, they knew it was i taken for granted, they knew it was then and the conservatives that would fight for them and they stuck with you and i know, general election they will stick with us too. ., , ., , ., too. the conservatives hope to win the best with _ too. the conservatives hope to win the best with -- _ too. the conservatives hope to win the best with -- west _ too. the conservatives hope to win the best with -- west midlands - the best with —— west midlands mayoral race later to
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who better to know somebody like andy burnham or ben houchen? you know, they really know their patch. and they have a lot of power and influence and they can use that for the good of the local area. but, you know, a lot of people are pretty disillusioned with politicians. so more politicians , i don't know. and i mean it is something obviously this is all happened. these new mayoralties have come on the conservative party's watch. but this is something that labour are very much up for. they have promised that you know, they will give back control to the people more power to local areas. so this is a pattern that if labour gets in, i think we can expect to see more and more devolution. but whether that is a good thing or not, well, that's matter for discussion. >> it is. and martin baxter once again , we saw pretty low turnout again, we saw pretty low turnout in these elections, like 26, 27. is that a reflection of the fact you think people aren't especially bothered about mayors , or is it just a reflection of the fact people are disillusioned a
who better to know somebody like andy burnham or ben houchen? you know, they really know their patch. and they have a lot of power and influence and they can use that for the good of the local area. but, you know, a lot of people are pretty disillusioned with politicians. so more politicians , i don't know. and i mean it is something obviously this is all happened. these new mayoralties have come on the conservative party's watch. but this is something that labour are very much up for. they...
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ben houchen was never going to win as big as he did three years ago. in fact, he said he'd be happy to win by one vote. in the end, though, it was more comfortable than that. i therefore give notice that conservative party candidate ben houchen is duly elected as mayor for the tees valley combined authority. a clear victory, a third term secured. a conservative defying political gravity, a rarity in these elections. his defeated rivals, though, insist it was the clear blue water between mayor houchen and his own party that was crucial. i've been campaigning against an incumbent of seven years who's been well resourced and has been for seven years. but more importantly, i've been campaigning against an incumbent that did not wish to be associated with the conservative party or rishi sunak one little bit. his campaign made very little mention of the fact he was a conservative and he vey much campaigned on the fact that he was an independent in all but name. and so it's difficult to draw any kind of conclusions for the national political context from this
ben houchen was never going to win as big as he did three years ago. in fact, he said he'd be happy to win by one vote. in the end, though, it was more comfortable than that. i therefore give notice that conservative party candidate ben houchen is duly elected as mayor for the tees valley combined authority. a clear victory, a third term secured. a conservative defying political gravity, a rarity in these elections. his defeated rivals, though, insist it was the clear blue water between mayor...
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houchen. �* p, tories, but like we have lost a ben houchen. . ., ., houchen. and what about the enthusiasm _ houchen. and what about the enthusiasm among _ houchen. and what about the enthusiasm among the - houchen. and what about the - enthusiasm among the grassroots activists and voters there? is there activists and voters there? is there a case of the numbers will be out and the vote will be out for the general election? we and the vote will be out for the general election?— and the vote will be out for the general election? we always see differential _ general election? we always see differential turnout _ general election? we always see differential turnout in _ general election? we always see differential turnout in local- differential turnout in local elections compared to general elections. that's expected. it turned out did seem to be quite level that seems to be the case in other areas of the country. in terms of the activists, they were very energised chris is a good motivator and motivates himself and himself and motivates himself and himself and
houchen. �* p, tories, but like we have lost a ben houchen. . ., ., houchen. and what about the enthusiasm _ houchen. and what about the enthusiasm among _ houchen. and what about the enthusiasm among the - houchen. and what about the - enthusiasm among the grassroots activists and voters there? is there activists and voters there? is there a case of the numbers will be out and the vote will be out for the general election? we and the vote will be out for the general election?— and the vote...
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ben houchen in just over 396 from 1196. ben houchen in tees valley _ just over 396 from 1196. ben houchen in tees valley seems _ just over 396 from 1196. ben houchen in tees valley seems to _ just over 396 from 1196. ben houchen in tees valley seems to have - just over 396 from 1196. ben houchen in tees valley seems to have been l in tees valley seems to have been able to communicate to his voters that he can achieve things but rishi sunak doesn't seem able to communicate to voters that he is achieving things. some of your own council leaders who have lost, andrewjefferies, former council leader of andrew jefferies, former council leader of thurrock andrewjefferies, former council leader of thurrock council. that is one of your own side who lost this week who said they don't like the national plan. another, former leader of basildon council. he said there is a real dissatisfaction with people on the ground. iloathed there is a real dissatisfaction with people on the ground.— there is a real dissatisfaction with people on the ground. what i would sa is that people on the grou
ben houchen in just over 396 from 1196. ben houchen in tees valley _ just over 396 from 1196. ben houchen in tees valley seems _ just over 396 from 1196. ben houchen in tees valley seems to _ just over 396 from 1196. ben houchen in tees valley seems to have - just over 396 from 1196. ben houchen in tees valley seems to have been l in tees valley seems to have been able to communicate to his voters that he can achieve things but rishi sunak doesn't seem able to communicate to voters that he is...
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same for ben houchen. we have seen steve rotheram presenting good results. without expecting sadiq khan to improve his position compared with 2021. we may well discover that these are elections for incumbents and it is certainly incumbents who can use the position utterly to protect themselves but also to advance the interests of the community, the part of england, because that after all is the crucial part of the job. if voters say they are effective in doing that, it will succeed in getting to vote for there. so doing that, it will succeed in getting to vote for there. 50 iii doing that, it will succeed in getting to vote for there. so if you are running _ getting to vote for there. so if you are running a _ getting to vote for there. so if you are running a campaign, _ getting to vote for there. so if you are running a campaign, next- getting to vote for there. so if you j are running a campaign, next time you choose candidates for whichever party have a bit of national profile? party have a bit of national rofile? ., . , , party have a bit of national ro
same for ben houchen. we have seen steve rotheram presenting good results. without expecting sadiq khan to improve his position compared with 2021. we may well discover that these are elections for incumbents and it is certainly incumbents who can use the position utterly to protect themselves but also to advance the interests of the community, the part of england, because that after all is the crucial part of the job. if voters say they are effective in doing that, it will succeed in getting...
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the prime minister is using the victory of ben i minister is using the victory of ben houchen in tees valley as a guide to potential success for the tories at the general election. is he wise or unwise to do that? he the general election. is he wise or unwise to do that?— unwise to do that? he is wise politically. — unwise to do that? he is wise politically. but _ unwise to do that? he is wise politically, but probably - unwise to do that? he is wise - politically, but probably otherwise bark being up a wrong tree. polling said the result would be close. when the polls asked people what would you do if there was a general election? support for the conservative was 20 points lower than the support for ben houchen. there is a similar phenomenon in the west midlands, although it is not so big. the truth is because so many of the metro mayor contests have big personality, for whom people are to willing to vote not simply on the grounds of party are parts of the pieces of evidence that we have had that the elections are probably the least reliable guide to where does the parties stand
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ben houchen has run _ dynamics of the evening. ben houchen has run a _ dynamics of the evening. ben houchen has run a mile from the conservative brand _ has run a mile from the conservative brand entering this contest. he has secured _ brand entering this contest. he has secured an — brand entering this contest. he has secured an enormous share of the vote hack— secured an enormous share of the vote hack in — secured an enormous share of the vote back in 2021 and it would require — vote back in 2021 and it would require a _ vote back in 2021 and it would require a 23% swing for us to take that and _ require a 23% swing for us to take that and that is huge. i am confident we will make progress. but i heard _ confident we will make progress. but i heard a _ confident we will make progress. but i heard a lot — confident we will make progress. but i heard a lot of people in teesside saying _ i heard a lot of people in teesside saying what ben houchen is saying. i am confident we will make progress in the _ am confident we will make progress in the general election in teess
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the only positive was ben houchen winning in tees valley. but when you look at the actual result and what it means projected at a national election, it would actually mean the conservatives losing every seat in his mayorality area. if these results were projected nationally at a general election, it would mean the labour party would only be the largest party in a hung parliament, so it does give something for the conservatives to work towards. but they have got to focus on delivery and getting a clear message across and actually presenting a united front. because at the moment all voters are looking at and hearing from is a conservative party looking inwards, party looking inwards, rather than saying to the country what it thinks it should do. what are you hearing from your former colleagues in the tory party? are they working towards a hung parliament now? i are they working towards a hung parliament now?— are they working towards a hung parliament now? i think that's the onl thin parliament now? i think that's the only thing that — par
the only positive was ben houchen winning in tees valley. but when you look at the actual result and what it means projected at a national election, it would actually mean the conservatives losing every seat in his mayorality area. if these results were projected nationally at a general election, it would mean the labour party would only be the largest party in a hung parliament, so it does give something for the conservatives to work towards. but they have got to focus on delivery and getting...
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you know, ben houchen, the conservative mayor, clung on there. but you had places like north yorkshire and york going to the labour party that wasn't expected . i mean, i that wasn't expected. i mean, i certainly didn't expect it to happen, and actually the country does seem to be moving in one direction. is there a risk here that labour becomes complacent at? >> the labour party has lost too many elections for us to become , many elections for us to become, throughout our history to become complacent. but i think there is a pattern across these elections i >> -- >> you know, you look at the local elections, it's the worst tory performance for about 40 years. you look at that astonishing result in the blackpool south, by—election, where we got a 26% swing, to labouh where we got a 26% swing, to labour, and then you're seeing a whole host of, labour mayors across the country being elected for the first time or being , for the first time or being, re—elected, and i think the pattern is clear and consistent andifs pattern is clear and consistent
you know, ben houchen, the conservative mayor, clung on there. but you had places like north yorkshire and york going to the labour party that wasn't expected . i mean, i that wasn't expected. i mean, i certainly didn't expect it to happen, and actually the country does seem to be moving in one direction. is there a risk here that labour becomes complacent at? >> the labour party has lost too many elections for us to become , many elections for us to become, throughout our history to...
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houchen as well, businessman in his own right and ben houchen as well , then ben houchen as well, then i think you should embrace the party that most represents what you think and makes you tick, and i think that would be better for the individuals. and i think it would be probably better for the party. but as we've already seen right across the piece, these elections, are fascinating because there are lots of opportunities for people to do their own thing. just talking to my old mate denis macshane on his way out, talking about oldham. he's very upset about that because the gaza and palestine issue has been very, very strong in many areas, like and i mentioned rochdale as well, and those are big issues that the leaders really need to get a grip with as they eventually did in the case of laboun eventually did in the case of labour, with anti—semitism , is labour, with anti—semitism, is the issue of gaza, though not confined to those, you know, the northern seats, oldham, bolton, rochdale, in places like, you know, in oldham, etc. >> where are the key battlegrounds seats for the gen
houchen as well, businessman in his own right and ben houchen as well , then ben houchen as well, then i think you should embrace the party that most represents what you think and makes you tick, and i think that would be better for the individuals. and i think it would be probably better for the party. but as we've already seen right across the piece, these elections, are fascinating because there are lots of opportunities for people to do their own thing. just talking to my old mate denis...
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ben houchen, re—elected in that seat . well, despite the evidence that people will stick with the conservatives, rishi sunak says the general election will prove positive for his party. >> keir starmer came here twice, rachel reeves came here three times. but even they couldn't dislodge ben and the fantastic conservative team , right. and conservative team, right. and they also threw a lot of mud. it needs to be said in this election because they were angry. angry that ben has delivered more for this region in seven years than labour party managed in 30 years. >> well, let's take one final look tonight at the latest council results from across england. counting has now finished the final
ben houchen, re—elected in that seat . well, despite the evidence that people will stick with the conservatives, rishi sunak says the general election will prove positive for his party. >> keir starmer came here twice, rachel reeves came here three times. but even they couldn't dislodge ben and the fantastic conservative team , right. and conservative team, right. and they also threw a lot of mud. it needs to be said in this election because they were angry. angry that ben has delivered...
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ben houchen with valley. ben houchen with a majority of 19,000, now a reduced majority. but a big majority nonetheless. so rishi sunak will take some comfort from that . he is holding this up from that. he is holding this up to say, look, you know, we are on the right track and in the last hour or so we have had this projected national share come through and that has put labour on 34, tories on 25, lib dems on 17 and others on 24. so this only has the conservatives nine points behind the labour party. now that's much, much smaller than most of the polling would suggest. that basically means that the two main parties are in like a holding position down from where they are a year ago now. of course , lots of caveats now. of course, lots of caveats apply. it's local elections. people vote differently in general elections, etc, etc. but depending on where those votes fell , if it was replicated in depending on where those votes fell, if it was replicated in a general election and it's possible. sure, labour would get a majority, probably, but it might be quite a small one. i
ben houchen with valley. ben houchen with a majority of 19,000, now a reduced majority. but a big majority nonetheless. so rishi sunak will take some comfort from that . he is holding this up from that. he is holding this up to say, look, you know, we are on the right track and in the last hour or so we have had this projected national share come through and that has put labour on 34, tories on 25, lib dems on 17 and others on 24. so this only has the conservatives nine points behind the labour...
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but their candidate ben houchen won the race in the tees valley to stay on as mayor. the liberal democrats have been targeting conservative areas in the south of england, hoping to establish a base to fight for those seats in the general election. unlike the other leaders, sir ed davey�*s media event was held in the south in winchester. complete with — as you can see — conservative dinosaurs, which he wants to consign to history. and the greens have seen their vote go up by around 17% in areas with large muslim communities. they've also done well in places where there is a high student population. sir keir starmer and rishi sunak have been talking to the media about their parties�* fortunes. here's a little of what they had to say. we want that general election and we're confident going into the general election. because what this by—election shows is that the country wants change. this is a very clear divide, we've had 1a years of failure and decline, we've got chaos and division from the tories. people want to turn the page on that and go forward with labo
but their candidate ben houchen won the race in the tees valley to stay on as mayor. the liberal democrats have been targeting conservative areas in the south of england, hoping to establish a base to fight for those seats in the general election. unlike the other leaders, sir ed davey�*s media event was held in the south in winchester. complete with — as you can see — conservative dinosaurs, which he wants to consign to history. and the greens have seen their vote go up by around 17% in...
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however the party have managed to retain tees valley, with ben houchen being re—elected there. rishi sunak has said that that result is evidence that people will stick with the conservatives. come the general election. >> keir starmer came here twice. rachel reeves came here three times, but even they couldn't dislodge ben and the fantastic conservative team. right. and they also threw a lot of mud. it needs to be said in this election because they were angry. angry that ben has delivered more for this region in seven years than labour party managed in 30 years. >> well, let's take a quick look at those latest council results from across england. as counting continues tonight. if you're watching on television , you can watching on television, you can see there the number of councillors confirmed so far fewer than ten councils out of 107 are still to declare tonight . some will also follow into tomorrow, including the west midlands . and the result for midlands. and the result for london's mayor in other news, the family of murdered schoolboy alfie lewis have thanked him for mak
however the party have managed to retain tees valley, with ben houchen being re—elected there. rishi sunak has said that that result is evidence that people will stick with the conservatives. come the general election. >> keir starmer came here twice. rachel reeves came here three times, but even they couldn't dislodge ben and the fantastic conservative team. right. and they also threw a lot of mud. it needs to be said in this election because they were angry. angry that ben has...
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houchen — elected for a third term. -- ben houchen-— elected for a third term. -- ben houchen. ., , ., houchen. labour is looking at some of those results, _ houchen. labour is looking at some of those results, particularly - of those results, particularly birmingham, thinking that could be losses of seats in the general election. maybe notjust about palestine in those areas. the stance b labour palestine in those areas. the stance by labour on — palestine in those areas. the stance by labour on gaza _ palestine in those areas. the stance by labour on gaza had _ palestine in those areas. the stance by labour on gaza had a _ palestine in those areas. the stance by labour on gaza had a big - palestine in those areas. the stance by labour on gaza had a big impact. j by labour on gaza had a big impact. you should — by labour on gaza had a big impact. you should not forget the financial crisis _ you should not forget the financial crisis has — you should not forget the financial crisis has angered a lot of people, people _ crisis has angered a lot of people, people just got their c
houchen — elected for a third term. -- ben houchen-— elected for a third term. -- ben houchen. ., , ., houchen. labour is looking at some of those results, _ houchen. labour is looking at some of those results, particularly - of those results, particularly birmingham, thinking that could be losses of seats in the general election. maybe notjust about palestine in those areas. the stance b labour palestine in those areas. the stance by labour on — palestine in those areas. the stance by...
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but i think what some of the results have shown the likes of ben houchen and here in harlow is that , you here in harlow is that, you know, if we give people something to vote for, they are not scared to come out and vote for us, but we must do that. and sadly, we're not, you know, necessary getting that across at the moment. so we've got a massive task in that regard. but we do have to crack on with the things people care most about, whether it's, you know, the national issues, immigration, the nhs, cost of living, things that really people really feel, make a difference as we have in harlow , and people have rewarded harlow, and people have rewarded us for that. >> look, you bucked the trend last night with the result and fair play to you. i would possibly suggest as well that you've maybe bucked the trend kind of in your own life, given your age and your political persuasion and the success that you've had, what would you say to young people now who want to go into politics? i think a lot of people, and let's be honest, a lot of gb news viewers and listeners as well, i think, see m
but i think what some of the results have shown the likes of ben houchen and here in harlow is that , you here in harlow is that, you know, if we give people something to vote for, they are not scared to come out and vote for us, but we must do that. and sadly, we're not, you know, necessary getting that across at the moment. so we've got a massive task in that regard. but we do have to crack on with the things people care most about, whether it's, you know, the national issues, immigration,...
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so at the, at the, the moment that, it does look like ben , ben houchen is the victor ben, ben houchen is the victor and that would be a real disaster for, for rishi sunak given he got 70% of the vote last time. but expectation management is part of any election results. >> so we see it all the time. and there's been an awful lot of playing down in, the tory circles . but when you look at circles. but when you look at some of the council results for laboun some of the council results for labour, actually they're not as great. some of the councils that they've held on to, one of them is south tyneside , where they is south tyneside, where they actually they've held the council, but they've lost ten seats. so i think we need to we need to be mindful of the detail on this and can't just rely upon one headline. >> no. >> no. >> well, it's all break. >> good morning to you. 9:00 friday the 3rd of may. on what is a pivotal day in british politics. i declare that christopher paul webb is duly elected as the member of parliament for the blackpool south constituency in blackpool's south by—el
so at the, at the, the moment that, it does look like ben , ben houchen is the victor ben, ben houchen is the victor and that would be a real disaster for, for rishi sunak given he got 70% of the vote last time. but expectation management is part of any election results. >> so we see it all the time. and there's been an awful lot of playing down in, the tory circles . but when you look at circles. but when you look at some of the council results for laboun some of the council results for...
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but suella and others, ben houchen, perhaps being a little bit less favourable. i wouldn't describe the 2019 coalition that was built as especially centrist. right. | built as especially centrist. right. i would say that actually they focused on a patriotic, right leaning prospectus that said, we're going to secure brexit, we're going to deliver the benefits of it. ben houchen has been relentless about focusing on those benefits . yes, focusing on those benefits. yes, i would argue that in other parts of the country they simply haven't been. it's been like sort of the forgotten ugly duckling of british politics. so where do we go from here? where does the conservative party go from here, and what does that mean for britain? >> okay, darren. well, i'm sure everybody will stay tuned. and thank you for coming in to have a chat with me, thanks a million to darren grimes for that. and after the break, we'll be enjoying some bank holiday barbecue fun with andy shovel, the founder of the uk based plant based company this. can he convince to us put some alternative optio
but suella and others, ben houchen, perhaps being a little bit less favourable. i wouldn't describe the 2019 coalition that was built as especially centrist. right. | built as especially centrist. right. i would say that actually they focused on a patriotic, right leaning prospectus that said, we're going to secure brexit, we're going to deliver the benefits of it. ben houchen has been relentless about focusing on those benefits . yes, focusing on those benefits. yes, i would argue that in...
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ben houchen won that election because he's ben houchen and people are pleased with what he's done. not because he's a tory. so they were in the tees valley in spite of being being a tory rather than because of it. him being a tory. so, so i think yesterday was a really bleak day for the tories. the opinion polls look right and it's curtains for them all, i'm afraid, at the end of the year, when we have our election, what is going wrong? >> do you think? what's your assessment? >> i think the biggest single factor is time. >> they've been in power a long time. people don't feel that their lives are better. they feel pessimistic about the future. you know, in politics, people want hope. they want to believe that even if it's tough, that the future will be better and nobody feels that way, whether it's the nhs or the potholes in the roads or or tax, everybody is down and thinks it's going to get worse. so the numbers time is up for the tories. i'm very confident. i put a bet on a year ago that labour would win, and i'm really hopeful that i'll get my payout, so i think things look ble
ben houchen won that election because he's ben houchen and people are pleased with what he's done. not because he's a tory. so they were in the tees valley in spite of being being a tory rather than because of it. him being a tory. so, so i think yesterday was a really bleak day for the tories. the opinion polls look right and it's curtains for them all, i'm afraid, at the end of the year, when we have our election, what is going wrong? >> do you think? what's your assessment? >> i...
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ben houchen remains in his post in teesside. except one. ben houchen remains in his post in teesside . but in his post in teesside. but labour's national campaign coordinator, pat mcfadden, says his party shouldn't be too complacent. >> but two things have guided our position all along . one is our position all along. one is the one that you just mentioned, which is israel's right to defend itself after the appalling attacks on october the 7th that will remain. we will stick up for that. but we also want to see a better future for the palestinian people. and if we were to be elected at the coming election, that would be a big foreign policy priority for us. >> us. >> pat mcfadden speaking to us earlier this morning. well, in other news, a candlelit vigil has been held for a teenager who was stabbed in north—east london earlier this week, 14 year old daniel anjorin was attacked on his way to school by a man with a samurai sword. four other people, including two police officers, were also injured in the attack . marcus monzo, a the attack.
ben houchen remains in his post in teesside. except one. ben houchen remains in his post in teesside . but in his post in teesside. but labour's national campaign coordinator, pat mcfadden, says his party shouldn't be too complacent. >> but two things have guided our position all along . one is our position all along. one is the one that you just mentioned, which is israel's right to defend itself after the appalling attacks on october the 7th that will remain. we will stick up for that....
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ben houchen remains in his post in teesside. except one. ben houchen remains in his post in teesside . but in his post in teesside. but labour's national campaign coordinator, pat mcfadden, says his party shouldn't be too complacent. >> but two things have guided our position all along . one is our position all along. one is the one that you just mentioned, which is israel's right to defend itself after the appalling attacks on october the 7th that will remain. we will stick up for that. but we also want to see a better future for the palestinian people. and if we were to be elected at the coming election, that would be a big foreign policy priority for us. >> us. >> pat mcfadden speaking to us earlier this morning. well, in other news, a candlelit vigil has been held for a teenager who was stabbed in north—east london earlier this week, 14 year old daniel anjorin was attacked on his way to school by a man with a samurai sword. four other people, including two police officers, were also injured in the attack . marcus monzo, a the attack.
ben houchen remains in his post in teesside. except one. ben houchen remains in his post in teesside . but in his post in teesside. but labour's national campaign coordinator, pat mcfadden, says his party shouldn't be too complacent. >> but two things have guided our position all along . one is our position all along. one is the one that you just mentioned, which is israel's right to defend itself after the appalling attacks on october the 7th that will remain. we will stick up for that....
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ben houchen, re—elected in that seat . well, despite the evidence that people will stick with the conservatives, rishi sunak says the general election will prove positive for his party. >> keir starmer came here twice, rachel reeves came here three times. but even they couldn't dislodge ben and the fantastic conservative team , right. and conservative team, right. and they also threw a lot of mud. it needs to be said in this election because they were angry. angry that ben has delivered more for this region in seven years than labour party managed in 30 years. >> well, let's take one final look tonight at the latest council results from across england. counting has now finished the final election result for tonight being declared tomorrow. those remaining results will follow with seven contests to be announced. london, the west midlands, greater manchester, west yorkshire, liverpool , south west yorkshire, liverpool, south yorkshire and in salford . in yorkshire and in salford. in other news, the family of murdered schoolb
ben houchen, re—elected in that seat . well, despite the evidence that people will stick with the conservatives, rishi sunak says the general election will prove positive for his party. >> keir starmer came here twice, rachel reeves came here three times. but even they couldn't dislodge ben and the fantastic conservative team , right. and conservative team, right. and they also threw a lot of mud. it needs to be said in this election because they were angry. angry that ben has delivered...
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the conservative ben houchen won there last time by a million miles — how will he fare this time? oh, and there's a parliamentary by election too at the home of the pleasure beach and the tower in blackpool. from the politicians, let the spin begin, the expectation management where they'd like to focus. the first result we'll look for is the blackpool by—election, which is the only result where rishi sunak and the government are really on the ballot paper. and if we can gain that it will show real progress on the way to the coming general election. the last time most of these seats were fought was in 2021 where we had effectively a vaccine bounce as we rolled out the covid vaccine. that was our best set of local elections since 2008, so that's a very high base. so compared to that it is going to be difficult to achieve on that, so that's the backdrop, i think, for the results that we're going to see this evening. a final thought. a newish thing is needing photo id when you turn up to vote. it began in england, scotland, wales under this man — former prime minister borisjohnson
the conservative ben houchen won there last time by a million miles — how will he fare this time? oh, and there's a parliamentary by election too at the home of the pleasure beach and the tower in blackpool. from the politicians, let the spin begin, the expectation management where they'd like to focus. the first result we'll look for is the blackpool by—election, which is the only result where rishi sunak and the government are really on the ballot paper. and if we can gain that it will...
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houchen ending up winning partly because again he had huge personal appeal, already served in thatjob as well. at the moment, what we are waiting on now is a recount any local authority area of coventry, so basically to explain, there are seven local authorities, the counting makes up the west midlands area. we have had five so far, including in birmingham. that is worth mentioning because the independent candidate who basically campaigned on a platform of gaza, ended up getting a sizeable 42,000 also votes, which is quite a real coup for him, for someone who is relatively unknown, and not from any of the major parties. and i spoke to jess phillips, the labour mp representing yardley in birmingham and she quit the shadow front bench last year because she said that sir keir starmer the labour party leader of course should have called for an immediate ceasefire right away. the party has changes position on that. she believes that the delay in doing that has cost the party votes not just in this election but in others across the country. if it is really close, people might be looking at
houchen ending up winning partly because again he had huge personal appeal, already served in thatjob as well. at the moment, what we are waiting on now is a recount any local authority area of coventry, so basically to explain, there are seven local authorities, the counting makes up the west midlands area. we have had five so far, including in birmingham. that is worth mentioning because the independent candidate who basically campaigned on a platform of gaza, ended up getting a sizeable...
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andy street, ben houchen, there was a move to distance themselves from rishi sunak, they didn't wear their brand affiliation front and centre. it was all along we were talking about brand andy. so does that have any bearing in your mind on how mps should be approaching the general election? well, look, ithink the conservatives are in this position because of a long period of time where, frankly, the country is effectively switched off from listening to what the conservatives have to say. you have to go back to notjust partygate, but also some of the disastrous decisions like electing liz truss as the leader of the party, the budget and other decisions as well, to show that, frankly, the conservatives are not really in a position to be listened to any more. so, the fact that rishi sunak is in this position, and you've got suella braverman stating from the backbenches that the course should be changed. well, you know, she was part of the party who trumpeted the fact that she was supporting liz truss back in 2022. so when she talks about needing to own the decisions and fixing them, she
andy street, ben houchen, there was a move to distance themselves from rishi sunak, they didn't wear their brand affiliation front and centre. it was all along we were talking about brand andy. so does that have any bearing in your mind on how mps should be approaching the general election? well, look, ithink the conservatives are in this position because of a long period of time where, frankly, the country is effectively switched off from listening to what the conservatives have to say. you...
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but the point there is ben houchen in tees valley seems to have been able to communicate to his voters that he's able to achieve things. rishi sunak does not seem able to communicate to voters that he's achieving the things you claim. well... i want to put these to you. these are comments from some of your own council leaders who've lost. andrewjefferies, former council leader of thurrock council. he said people were unhappy with the government. they didn't like the message that was coming out the plan. that was coming out — the plan. so that's one of your own side who lost this week. he's saying they don't like the national plan. another, andrew baggott, who was leader of basildon council, he said there's a real immense dissatisfaction with people on the ground. what do you say to them? you'rejust not going to change anything? what i would say is the plan is about delivering. the plan is working, but we haven't got all the way so, take inflation. it was 11% when the prime minister became prime minister. it's now down to 3.1. it's not all the way down to the bank of england's target
but the point there is ben houchen in tees valley seems to have been able to communicate to his voters that he's able to achieve things. rishi sunak does not seem able to communicate to voters that he's achieving the things you claim. well... i want to put these to you. these are comments from some of your own council leaders who've lost. andrewjefferies, former council leader of thurrock council. he said people were unhappy with the government. they didn't like the message that was coming out...
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. >> yeah i mean come on ben houchen is not going to it's not going to save you in a general election. so i mean i think that labouris election. so i mean i think that labour is ready. but you're absolutely right. it's not just, you know, you just surprises in a general election campaign can happen at any moment, you know, remember the prescott punch? yes, well, i think that might have helped the labour party. >> exactly. but there was also the woman, i think, in the same election who i've forgotten her name. but he shouted outside a hospital, which is a major wobble. there was a major health wobble. there was a major health wobble in the 2001 campaign, which is blair's first re—election campaign. 2005. you had the masochism strategy, where blair put himself, did every interview going and let every interview going and let every voter shout at him, to prove that he was listening. so yeah, absolutely. election campaigns should never be taken for granted. >> gillian duffy and gillian duffy, who can be referred to as a bigoted woman for bringing up migration. >> absolutely, she was abso
. >> yeah i mean come on ben houchen is not going to it's not going to save you in a general election. so i mean i think that labouris election. so i mean i think that labour is ready. but you're absolutely right. it's not just, you know, you just surprises in a general election campaign can happen at any moment, you know, remember the prescott punch? yes, well, i think that might have helped the labour party. >> exactly. but there was also the woman, i think, in the same election...