UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has appealed to conservative-leaning voters in a last-ditch effort to garner support for the Conservative Party in the upcoming election, warning against a potential overwhelming majority for the Labour Party. Sunak's appeal comes amidst polling showing a substantial lead for Keir Starmer's Labour Party, which has centered its campaign on the call for change after 14 years under Conservative governance.
The larger picture:
Their time in office has been defined by significant events such as Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic, and the resulting challenges with rising living costs.
Moreover, Nigel Farage's Reform UK party has been attracting support from conservative voters unhappy with the performance of the Conservative government.
This development poses a risk of dividing the conservative electorate, potentially smoothing the way for Labour to achieve a clear victory.
Diaspora shifts as Sunak's star fades:
Once a poster boy for the Indian community in UK, Sunak now faces growing disenchantment from this demographic, which makes up about 2.5 per cent of the country's population.
As per a South China Morning Post report, Ashwin Krishnaswamy, a UK-based technology investor and trustee of the Bridge India charity, believes that the Indian diaspora is aligning with the sentiment of an anti-Tory wave, saying, "People are saying that maybe it's time to bring a new government."
Source : https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/migrate/will-indian-diaspora-rally-behind-rishi-sunak-in-uk-elections/articleshow/111454626.cms
