Despite all of the bad press Brown got for the “bulling” scandal, it seems it’s the Conservatives are the ones on the front pages. After months of leading in the polls, sometimes up to around 15 points ahead of Labour, this week it was revealed that their lead was down to just two points. This seems to have sent alarm bells ringing across the entire party. This lead would in no way guarantee a victory at the election polls, and if they did win with this kind of lead it would result in minority government, which would be bad news for the Conservatives, seeing as the Libs Dems would be more likely to side with Labour on issues, rather than the Tories in the Commons.
The signs of cracks in the Tory campaign seem to be becoming obvious. Reports of emergency meetings among the shadow cabinet discussing what to do about this de-railing campaign have taken place this week. With an electoral victory on the cards just a few weeks ago, what has brought about this recent un-stability within the party? Perhaps as the weeks have gone on, David Cameron has been hot on criticizing the Prime Minister, but when it came to his own policies the Tories just haunt been clear. They’ve changed their mind on several policies, backing them then dropping them and backing them again! It seems the lack clarity of what these ‘new’ Tories really stand for seems to be their problem. When we know of the failings of Gordon Brown, the Tories have failed to be opportunists and publicise their alternative policies. Perhaps they’re too scared of criticism, perhaps there’s still a lack of unitary among ‘old’ and ‘new’ Conservatives within the party. Whatever it is it’s becoming a real problem for David Cameron.
I still believe that the Tories will win the coming election, but unless they claim a strong majority to rule the country with, I think in the long run they wont be able to hold onto the government for a second term. The election is the Conservatives to lose, and that’s what they’re so scared of. The Conservatives had their final big get together before the election, in Brighton this weekend. David Cameron said it was his ‘patriotic duty’ to win the election and oust the Labour party. Strong words from a man who conducted the speech entirely without notes. Yet despite a passionate speech it was still lacking the core information voters will be looking for. He did set out their six main policy areas, but it lacked detail, implication and economic explanation. Despite this set back, the Tories still have plenty of time to get their act together and I think that they will. But they’re going to have be quick as the Labour campaign is starting to flex it’s muscles.
Even after continuous criticism, scandals, leadership plots it seems Labour spirits are now higher than they have been in months! Gordon Brown has had a mini revival. Labour’s policies have been consistent, and after having their economic plans backed by over 60 economists they seem to have a real upper hand on the issue of the economy. And with the country still gripped with worry over the economy this could be Labour’s secret weapon in the fight for Government. It seems while people like David Cameron, they don’t trust the Conservatives with handling the economy.
That’s all I’ve got this week. Make sure you read next week’s instalment of ‘this week in politics’!
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