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The Spin
Conservative Party narrative
It was certainly a shock to Tories that many former members of parliament failed to retain their seats, but the election wasn't as disastrous as it looks when you consider the popular vote. The Conservative Party failed to deliver on the economy and migration, but the Labour Party will hardly succeed in tackling these challenges. Going forward, the Tories must be united and ready to return to power.
Labour Party narrative
While Keir Starmer has brought Labour back from the fringes to the mainstream, the Conservative Party has lost its position as the natural party of government — and perhaps that of the natural party of opposition — because it has no authentic purpose anymore. The Tories are now on the path to becoming an irrelevant party in future British politics, as they represent no principles and values. That trend may only be reversed if they take the Labour example.
Reform Party narrative
The Tories have entered a lengthy civil war after a disastrous defeat to the Labour Party in the general election, with some even considering defecting to Reform UK or welcoming Nigel Farage into the Conservative Party. The so-called broad church party has no shared religion and isn't an effective political force anymore.