Why British PM Sunak’s road to re-election is strewn with potholes
The Conservative leader is scarcely more popular than his party. But a combination of retail politics and a reviving economy could pave the path to a comeback.
London | Trailing heavily in the opinion polls and presiding over a Britain that many of its citizens regard as fundamentally broken, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak desperately needs to find a road to victory at an election some time next year.
He seems to be taking that search for a roadmap almost literally. At the Conservative Party’s annual conference, which starts on Sunday, he is touting a “Plan for Motorists”.
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Hans van Leeuwen covers British and European politics, economics and business from London. He has worked as a reporter, editor and policy adviser in Sydney, Canberra, Hanoi and London. Connect with Hans on Twitter. Email Hans at hans.vanleeuwen@afr.com
