Tories could ‘catch Labour out’ with an early general election | How To Win An Election

“Rishi Sunak may not know that he’s about to call an election.”
Could the prime minister use the Budget as a launchpad for a May election? Peter Mandelson, Mackenzie, Daniel Finkelstein and Matt Chorley discuss when budgets go right and wrong, and whether fashion choices really can make all the difference.
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[@DJWHITE_]

The budget isn’t about the British people. It’s about sticking it to Labour and that’s absolutely disgusting, especially when thousands are genuinely struggling.

[@intervention.07]

Sticking it to our nation

[@bgoode2903]

I can’t stop myself from laughing in disgust at the thought of Political types enjoying ‘subsidised’ food and beverages in the parliamentary bar…or even enjoying their Caviar then washing it down with some delicious vintage Champagne at events while I struggle to afford the basics like bread, butter, eggs, cheese etc…labelling these types as Nazis would be complimentary they are worse..!😇

[@nozhki-busha]

No way on Earth am I voting Tories, not after what they have done for the last 12 years!

[@michaelspencer6318]

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[@bgoode2903]

It doesn’t matter who gets power…we are guaranteed to get the blame culture…nothing but excuses…it wasn’t our fault, we didn’t cause the damage, fixing mistakes is never going to be popular but it’s necessary etc…I’d vote Tory and force them to FIX the MESS they have created…I have some sympathy for them because COVID was unprecedented and if there aren’t protocols in place I can’t argue that someone else would have done things better.😇

[@thomasdixon5037]

@@bgoode2903 There were protocols in place, but they literally deferred and deprioritised pandemic planning due to wanting to focus on planning for a no deal Brexit. They literally failed to plan, even though they had an option to, and the reason they did was because of another mess they had created. You can very much argue that people would have made decisions that would have had better outcomes. The choices they made were difficult, but only because they had made it difficult.

[@michaelspencer6318]

@@bgoode2903 what a snide bore you are

[@steveharrison4176]

@@bgoode2903 No protocols ! what planet do you live in

[@LiamHanilton-ko8kg]

They will lose. People have become so so sick of the Tories and the endless political failures, ups and down down downs. Complete shambolic politics.

[@nozhki-busha]

Yeah they have ruined our economy, allowed the disasterous Brexit to happen, and had a string of unstable cabinets and leaders. Time for a change!

[@oldmanandguitar]

I don't remember seeing an up.

[@eriksmith6097]

The idea that people as rich as Sunak and his wife could even FIND the dishwasher in their kitchen is laughable. They have staff for that sort of thing.

[@taykitrleevitt4314]

The opening 4 minutes of this video sums up why the Tories are so out of touch with humanity...😅

[@bgoode2903]

I’m Scottish, male and 57 years old, I’ve never seen so much frustration being caused in British Politics and confusion sent out in our native propaganda…it’s not just the Tories that are out of touch…the system looks like it’s broken and if it isn’t it definitely seems to be breaking..!😇

[@Sheddweller419]

Please Sunak , try and catch us out , I can't wait for an election.

[@davidhodgson3901]

I’m a Labour activist. Trust me, we’re getting ready for 2nd May.

[@thedewberry_6399]

What are the indicators Rishi Rat will call one for then? He seems the type to cling pathetically to power for as long as possible.

[@C.ODoherty]

Best KZbin comnent ever. 🎉

[@tytzup5397]

At this point, even if Rishi started walking on water and performing miracles the tories are still finished. 14 years in power and the countries on the brink. They cant even be trusted as the opposition.

[@peterprice6035]

They're not gonna catch Labour out on that, as Labour are already expecting a May GE and have been gearing up for that for months. Ashworth said as much, basically, to Burley on Sky News earlier (and others in Labour have been saying it since before the NY).

[@trucker287]

So we're all doomed!

[@goonerboz6023]

Workers party can take lots of red torys seats let's hope they stop them

[@mrpenguin815]

They will be having the same discussions that these three were but they are saying it will be in May to prepare for the line "they planned a May election and they bottled it". Having said that, they will also have made plans for all the likely outcomes so they do not be caught by surprise (which would be extremely unprofessional).

[@christopher554]

Tory’s going out 🎉

[@vivwindsor4055]

Call an election Sunak, then afterwards you will have more time to make the beds.

[@dub604]

Labour are well aware that the election will be in May... The Tories aren't really "catch them out" quality these days. 😂😂😂

[@aclark903]

You say that but it’s about 4-0 recently. Labour haven’t won anything important since 2005. If Labour were a footy team it’s probably Man U. Oh wait- Man U were actually European champs. When was that ever true for Blair’s bunch?

[@lukesavage3067]

labour did well in the last local elections@@aclark903

[@The_Green_Man_OAP]

It'll be Sunak's Brexit moment if he goes for an early election and we all know how well that went for Camoron...

[@freelandguy121]

Cameron did pretty well from both elections he led the Tories in.

[@bgoode2903]

I don’t think Sunak is hoping to win any election…it’s an Exit Strategy…he probably can’t wait to get out…lol😇

[@LukeP3136]

Yes damage limitation. Go to the polls before summer and more small boats cross that your base dislikes.

[@siskinedge]

I think it's damage mitigation as: - They aren't warning people on the state pension that they have to pay income tax for the year in april due to triple lock rises - The South Devon primaries may make no tory seat safe There is a chance that waiting any longer would relegate them to being a third party for the foreseeable future.

[@bobalopadus8901]

It'll be his Brexit moment whenever he calls it. The only question is the scale of the fallout and how long it takes his party to recover from it. There is an argument to say that waiting for another summer of small boat crossings and another winter of the NHS imploding is not a vote winning strategy

[@lugano1999]

"Catch Labour out’" - deluded. Labour have calling for a GE for a year and have been preparing for one ASAP.

[@user-sl8xb6hj9k]

The only way the Tories win is if every other party is removed from the ballot. The country is absolutely sick of them and they will be voted out as soon as an election is finally called.

[@mrdaveythebaby]

I think the public, having lived through austerity and it's consequences, will despise any tax cut that comes at the expense of more public services cuts. People want investment.

[@daithomas9859]

Oh yes, catch them out . 😂😂😂 deluded

[@rogerphelps9939]

It will make sod all difference. The Tories are toast.

[@davidhall7648]

People don't forget, early or late tories are out

[@larrygerry985]

Rishi wife is a billionaire from India. If you think she or him does anything you are insane

[@catherinemartin6258]

No the Tory’s are done

[@damiansmart3269]

Completely disingenuous of Daniel Finkelstein to say people vote on policy that improves their lives, if that were true the Tories would never have been in power at any point. Most of the electorate have no clue about policy differences. Great swathes of people vote based mainly on their broader belief system, sadly with most in the UK leaning towards being socially right, with a middle floaty bit that swings. Thats it.

[@michaelspencer6318]

A so called serious news outlet talking about Sunaks domestic situation an dishwashers ! really .

[@lindacurrie8817]

Not at all Labour are awaiting the date for GE to be announced. Nothing to catch them out with on the hop nonsence. Labour are going to receive from Tories a disaster on a plate to sort out. When Labour wins the election the following day Starmer must provide a political broadcast to explain to all UK citizens how dire the Tories have left the country in and requires two terms to sort it out if can....Explain to citizens and hopefully the citizens will respect that and Labour will take the people that hard walk with them. Tories lest we never forget. Must not must keep them out for a generation. Vile government.

[@keithbrowning3899]

German dishwashers take pots and pans.

[@MIEJ4]

Labour know they are planning for May, it’s obvious to anyone who has any knowledge of these things. Clearly journalists are incapable of researching this.

[@jamienewstart1756]

Rishi, back in California for the summer so I think a May election👌

[@geoffreynhill2833]

It's too late to catch Labour out. The Tories have blown it for good. 🤔( Green Fire UK ) 🌈🦉

[@geoffreynhill2833]

They like to make history but their history has made them history. 👺

[@bereal6590]

I need an in flight sick bag! How pathetic are they 😠

[@Lynn.hot.legs.peters]

Strange headline.......We all know its 4th May. !

[@christopher554]

They can call it when ever they want ,there going out 🎉

[@irish9boy]

Catch Labour out ? They couldn’t catch a cold ! Tories out !

[@fahmad7194]

Yeah, right 😂

[@matthewsemple]

2:38 - who wants to get to know them as people? When they share a small insight, it confirms our worst fears. Best leave it a mystery than reveal this.

[@1669Python]

Danny, "he probably doesn't know". cue laughter from Peter. I think he liked that.

[@DH-bg1qo]

Catch them out whilst trailing by 15+ points 😂

[@paulgeoffrey725]

Early election before more MPs jump ship!

[@RedBrigades]

Mandi. Eps31ns mate 😂😂😂 Sickos.

[@nodataavailable]

Well done to Peter at the end on stopping himself from interrupting Polly. Not sure if someone had a word or he realised on his own, but very appreciated either way!

[@saragonmcenany6229]

Grazia mag £3.50 Take Break £1.25. The choice of publication is out of touch

[@jamesharvey8835]

How deluded- the Tories keep catching themselves out.

[@nicks4934]

No apology from finklestein? Well he got a seat in HoL

[@echobay5040]

I doubt it. The result will be the same whether they call it now or at the end of the year.

[@trucker287]

I wouldn"t trust a word that comes out of Mandelsons mouth!

[@goonerboz6023]

Its really strange they never ask peter about his friendship with Epstein

[@RonTodd-gb1eo]

The left have a magical plot armour that protects them against the type of journalistic investigations Tories would get.

[@spartacusforlife1508]

Catch them out? 😂😂 conservatives are done but Labour should want a May election given a possible revolt from the left. If they organise it could become embarrassing

[@daraorourke5798]

Rishi needs an allotment.

[@kevinwalton4538]

Catch out….. ??? It’s been May , or April all along .

[@skulptor]

Mandelson ...pass the sick bag.

[@johncraske]

This is an excellent, informative and civilised programme with excellent, informed and civilised presenters. .

[@edwardgibb1453]

Don't think so everyone is ready for a may election

[@wp202]

Vote for anyone but tory or labour for a change!

[@felixarbable]

labour is 100% ready for may election

[@XxHaythamKenwayxX]

I would point anyone viewing this video now to move onto this video afterwards, as it provides more info that journalists just don't mention as to why May is very likely on the cards. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpSYiJinmbGeqLc

[@tendies9248]

Bold of them to entertain the thought that they do any household chores at all

[@DC.409]

Today I received a Conservative Pamphlet introducing the Conservative Candidate for my new area “Chester South and Eddisbury”, one of the new constituencies which destroyed “The City of Chester” constituency much against the electorate’s wishes. My first reaction, Daniel was correct, it’s May. So I have said to myself “never doubt the Finkelstein”.

[@MrDeadhead1952]

Sorry but anyone who thinks the Tories can catch out Labour by calling an early election hasn't been paying attention, Labour have been calling for one since the New Year why would they be doing that if they haven't planned for one? And as not going back to square one, why not if we are calling square one 2010 when GDP was higher, waiting lists were shorter and wages were keeping up with inflation what's so bad about that?

[@goonerboz6023]

Im hoping for a independent or workers party candidate like my workmates we dont want to vote for the unipartys

[@mbc8504]

inane nonsense from this lot

[@LukeP3136]

I dont think anyone would be too surprised by it. But i do think May is an opportunity to conflate local and national issues to your benefit...

[@susanpettitt713]

Enough GE.

[@edwardgibb1453]

Mandelson is also going to be responsible for the downfall of labour he is more right wing than sunak and whether you believe it or not he is in charge not starmer

[@fenderek666]

What was cringeworthy about Sunak "family" stunt was that he came across as boring and annoying as a result... she ate in bed, ugh it's disgusting Get a life and relax...

[@johnsmart2616]

Launch pad to extinction is what they need. Ive lived through many dissapointments but this?????? My father used to say to me. A drowning man ,is not looking at the scenery around him on the river as he is swept to the rapids, its only himself in mind nowt else

[@whowhywherewhatwhen]

Pointless exchange…

[@nicks4934]

Oh come on 😂

[@arma21regency]

Mandelson would of required conviction to enter the church so clearly better suited to politics.

[@thethinkingcatakaneonormie3527]

I love this nonsense that Sunak is doing 12D chess the reality is there unpopularity is so big that people i know who've never voted are voting at the next election because they want these people gone, i want Sunak out because of PartyGate along with everyone else who was involved as i consider it an unforgivable sin.

[@GarrettReynolds-nt4df]

😂

[@DrLogical987]

7:32 well , that's 7 mins 32 seconds I've wasted on vacuous waffle.

[@zog97xy]

Mandelson is a red tory.

[@martinrose2833]

A few weeks ago the panel were challenged to say something that would 'go viral ' . Peter says Kier should lose a few pounds and gets onto the front page of the Times . Does that count ?

[@bgoode2903]

The only real alternative is to try something completely new, maybe even explore an APP option…if we don’t have the financial ‘drain’ of super high salaries for the ‘Elite’, Prime Ministers and their supporting Cabinet Ministers that might help with the burden of the State Debt created by our Political Figures…that s a start…maybe I’ve attracted the attention of a tech developer genius and we can start to get the ball rolling - since I dreamed up the idea of a ‘Smart Party APP’ I think I should be allowed to name it…Get the champagne out we’re gonna call it ‘Sanctuary’ lol😇

[@tommyboy87ify]

Skip the first 7 minutes at least

[@JH-ck1nr]

Election coming 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@naeedaafzal3055]

Labour is same now 😮

[@AnthonyCarroll-ue3uv]

Democracy 🤪

[@dub604]

Nope... not even close... The UK.

[@wacquantx]

Why no questions about Epstein? Are you protecting him?

[@AzguardMike]

as Galloway accurately said yesterday "I was voted by the people. Who voted Rishi? Did you? Did the public? No. He was a runner up. No he was the runner-runner up, installed after a coup. He wasn't voted in, I was." Really the vote will come down to whose the worse of two options?? Kier Starmer who hates the country and gets angry when someone asks him to define what is a woman? or Fishi Rishi, a man who got in power by ding a coup after Liz Truss got in power for 44 days. A man who just called half the country far right racists, and the other half islam terrorists.

[@chrispalmer7893]

Astute analysis, but I'm not sure your carers should let you stay up this late...

[@TimesFM4532]

Tbf labour planning for a may one

[@Travis_22]

I think the Tories have had their day. Although I'm not really looking forward to seeing Labour in power either. What dismal choices we have.

[@fenderek666]

Change FPTP to anything that promotes alternatives. REAL alternatives.

[@davidjones-wt2qq]

Lol 😂

[@polmcsuibhne7657]

nope we are ready as is the country ..im voting labour.

[@grahamevans2937]

Voting Labour will not improve anything you will be moaning about year after they take office that’s a fact

[@dbarrett747]

Hahhahahahahhahahhahhahahhahaha!!!! Yeeaah suuureee

[@MrChilliMan]

All a load of bs

[@goonerboz6023]

Most of my work colleagues want to vote independent or workers party because we like a lot of the country dont want to vote tory whether there blue or red

[@elizabethsepu-mukasa3107]

Are you.aware.of Trampllot computer ballot theft similarly to post.office drama. Dd they win last elections? 😂Whoever is in charge of computer terminals will win 70%.. hooooops de sooner laba wakes up de better. Ballotshop...resultshop. .addingshop😂😂😂

[@JustB3NJI]

What was he doing on Epstein Island? I wouldn't be able to show my face again.

[@sonyashas9347]

He is a decent man but as a politician he doesn’t have enough teeth. His message to the nation was welcome.

[@7th.trumpet]

Reform UK 🇬🇧

[@cutlerlon8468]

I think the longer the Tories leave the election, the better. Labour are in trouble and that will only deepen with the introduction of Galloway into the political arena.

[@Pollydoidle]

I don’t want the tories back in but I want Labour a traitor Galloway even less but tories need a new leader put Boris back

[@richardmurphy4520]

" I REVERE ISLAM AND INTEND TO BE KING OF ALL THE FAITHS." Traitor King Charles ( February 2023) ❤

[@maximisatwat]

The guy is so blatantly compromised with Child Prawn I bet you the whole fake media scandal around Andrew is to threaten Charles with what would happen to him if he doesn't do what he's told. There seems to be ZERO evidence on Andrew. I bet they have photos on King Green-fingers. If there was anything on Andrew, why haven't we seen it? There is supposed to be piles of videos Epstein collected. Where is the evidence? The woman they claimed was 17 turned out to be compromised herself - she was a Madam who procured and lured other young women. She has every reason to lie to save her skin

[@pedazodetorpedo]

The Trump theory occurred to me the other day too. I think we will see the Tories position themselves as the only possible international partner to a Trump led America, while Labour would pose a danger to US-UK relations and therefore NATO. They will cite all of the unpleasant things various Labour MPs have ever said about Trump.

[@chrispalmer7893]

Not remotely clear why people assume Trump will win in November. His electoral record is pretty terrible - never won the popular vote, only wins the electoral college in 2016 because Hilary was uniquely unpalatable to the rust belt states (and even then Trump only just scraped in in those states), hammered by Biden in 2020 (the way the results came in over an extended time made it look a lot closer than it really was), poor results in the mid-terms in 2018 and 2022 with his hand-picked candidates often doing very badly. Yes, he has a rabid base of supporters, but there are nothing like enough of those to win a general. He needs moderate Republicans (there aren't many of these left in Congress, but there are lots of them in the electorate) and he needs Independents, which are the group that are most likely to be swayed by him being convicted which seems likely to happen in at least one of his criminal cases before November. And you only have to look at the Primaries to see that even though Biden has never been beloved by huge swathes of the Democractic Party, he's getting overwhelming support from all sides. Trump is winning Primaries, but we're seeing a consistent 40% or so in most states of voters from his own party demonstrating that they'd rather vote for someone - anyone - else. Yes, Biden is old and starting to look it, and that would be a huge problem if he was running against almost anyone else. As Trump is suffering from a similar - arguably more pronounced - cognitive decline there's only so much hay they can make about Biden's problems. Every time they highlight a Biden gaffe (and let's not forget Biden was pretty gaffe-prone when he was younger) it also draws attention to Trump's own issues. Plus Trump has lost the one thing that he had going for him in 2016. Back then it was possible to argue that he would be a breath of fresh air, that he knew how to get things done, that he wouldn't be as bad as his opponents claimed, but he doesn't have any of that benefit of the doubt this time round. We've seen four years of him struggling to get anything done and in many ways he was even worse than we said he was going to be. Yes, his nutcase supporters have convinced themselves that he was the best President they've ever had, but there's no sign they've convinced anyone else.

[@lar6765]

Times radio obviously 😂😂😂

[@grahamevans2937]

I feel Tories will lose election but I would also like to add the NHS will also be a big issue? But I see throwing lots of money into the NHS is not going to to solve the problem Look I don’t have degrees or any qualifications but I do have common sense that’s what a lot of politicians don’t have if something is not working properly you dig deeper to find the fault you do not carry on thinking it will right it’s self Tories lack that skill also the Labour Party so if anyone out there still think either of those parties are good for the country ? Then I feel sorry for you Myself I will be voting. Reform UK

[@Contextualiser16-tn8nd]

Found the gammon

[@bereal6590]

Okay racist you do that and then when Tice closes down the nhs which is what he said, then you'll be happy

[@grahamevans2937]

@@bereal6590 Do you really believe that Reform will do that Reform will reform the NHS make it run a lot smoother at this moment in time you have a lot of waste like having to many chiefs and not enough Indians think about it

[@chrispalmer7893]

@@grahamevans2937 Reform isn't a political party, it's a vanity project for two men who are on record as desperately wanting to get rid of the NHS and move to an American-style insurance-based system. Now, they have zero real chance of gaining any sort of power, which suits Farage and Tice down to the ground as their grift is all about protest and opposition, but yes, if they somehow managed to become the government they would absolutely do all they could to destroy the NHS. The only question then is whether they'd actually be able to do it, partly because they are unlikely to have the required level of competence and partly because neither Tice nor Farage are likely to be able to withstand the additional scrutiny that comes from being in power rather than just a rent-a-quote novelty act. A Reform UK government would most likely be just a slightly more drawn out Truss government, only with the damage spreading much further than just the economy this time; I'd be surprised if the whole thing lasted as much as a year. The devastation caused would probably take a decade to fix, though.

[@daithomas9859]

Oh yes, catch them out .😂😂😂 deluded

[@7th.trumpet]

Reform UK 🇬🇧