Try as they might, the Conservative party is on the back foot in many respects. It has seen the departure of some of its MP’s, the loss of structure as it fails to keep up pace, and declining media exposure as Labour take up more airtime.
These are not good prospects in a buoyant time due to a Labour majority. The timing of the Gorton and Denton by-election is therefore bad luck for the Badenoch clan. They can’t keep up pace with such a stunning race for victory.
The advance of Reform UK is on the scene of Labour’s grab for the seat back, having lost it following the departure of its holder due to sickness concerns. It’s therefore hotly contested as the governing party and the newest kid on the block equally look for a big PR splash.
