In a series of candid interviews, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has acknowledged the challenging position the Conservative Party finds itself in ahead of the upcoming election.
Facing tough questions from Sky News' Kay Burley about his and the party's political future, Shapps admitted that a victory for the Conservatives is 'unlikely'. He emphasized the dangers of a Labour supermajority and stressed that the party is 'fighting for every vote'. Despite the bleak outlook, Shapps refused to sugarcoat the situation, acknowledging the uphill battle Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces in retaining his position.
This comes amid a backdrop of poor opinion polls and campaign missteps that have left the Conservatives bracing for a significant electoral setback.
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