Grant Shapps urges voters not to hand 'supermajority' to Labour's Keir Starmer, saying it would 'be very bad for the country'. The Defense Secretary admitted Tories could be heading for a huge defeat in the election.
Rishi Sunak today insisted he has 'absolutely not' given up on the general election after a senior Tory conceded the party could suffer a huge defeat.
The Cabinet minister warned it would be 'very bad news' for the UK if Sir Keir Starmer entered No10 on 5 July with 'unchecked' power. The PM, pictured at Doncaster station, was quizzed about comments by Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, who earlier urged voters not to hand Labour a 'supermajority' The ad points to a scenario in which Labour could enjoy their largest-ever majority with 490 seats in the House of Commons from a 43 per cent vote share.
'Whether you're working or setting up a small business, tax cuts when you're trying to buy your first home, tax cut for pensioners, and tax cuts for families. 'The choice at the election is pretty clear because Labour are just going to put up your taxes,' he continued. 'And what they're asking people for is a blank cheque.
The ad points to a scenario in which Labour could enjoy their largest-ever majority with 490 seats in the House of Commons from a 43 per cent vote share
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Rishi Sunak appears to bow to cabinet pressure over graduate visa schemeThe two-year period students can stay in the UK after finishing their degrees will stay in place after Lord Cameron and Jeremy Hunt made arguments to the prime minister.
Read more »
Rishi Sunak to call general election as Scots given chance to vote out ToriesScots are set to head to the polls on July 4 for the first summer general election since 1945.
Read more »
Rishi Sunak calls general election as Scots given chance to vote out ToriesScots will head to the polls on July 4 for the first summer general election since 1945.
Read more »
The real message in Rishi Sunak’s manifestoThe PM's manifesto had a crucial purpose: to quieten his enemies
Read more »
Rishi Sunak announces key change for first-time buyers if he wins electionIt could be great news for those looking to get on the property ladder if the Conservative Party are re-elected
Read more »
Rishi Sunak was commendably honest about Tories’ patchy record at manifesto launch...Huge boost for parents, home buyers and self-employed in Rishi’s manifesto as he warns Labour will bankrupt Britain
Read more »