Tories hopeful as wipeout polls dismissed, gallows humour emerges | General election 2024

For some Tory candidates, the final days of the election campaign have brought about despair, anger, and disbelief at polls predicting a Labour landslide. As they brace for polling day, concerns loom about a swift leadership election pushing the party further right. A sense of dark humor prevails, with one candidate quipping, “It’s always darkest before it’s completely pitch black.”

Despite frustrations, there is a glimmer of hope among Tories. They hope undecided voters may shift away from a large Labour majority. The campaign also leans on a strategy to deter voters by warning about granting Labour unchecked power under Keir Starmer. Tory figures are adamant about challenging the idea of a Labour supermajority.

As emotions run high, there are talks of navigating the aftermath. Trade secretary Kemi Badenoch emerges as a potential frontrunner for Tory leadership post-election. Amid uncertainties, there’s a call for stability to prevent a radical shift within the party.