Tory donor who gave Boris Johnson £500k urges public to vote Labour - The Guardian

A major Conservative Party donor who gave Boris Johnson £500,000 has urged the public to vote Labour in the next general election, citing the party's “clear vision” and the Conservative party’s “inept” and “incompetent” leadership. The donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, said that they were “appalled” by the “chaos” and “lack of direction” in the Conservative government under Rishi Sunak. The donor said that the Conservatives have become “unfit to govern”, and that they believe Labour leader Keir Starmer offers a “fresh start” for the country. The donor’s comments come as the Conservatives continue to trail Labour in opinion polls. They have also been criticized for their handling of the cost of living crisis and the economy. The Labour party has pledged to increase taxes on the wealthy and to introduce a windfall tax on oil and gas companies. The party has also said it will invest in public services such as the NHS and education. The Conservative party has said it will focus on “fiscal responsibility” and “growing the economy”. The party has also pledged to reduce immigration and to “get Brexit done”. The next general election is due to be held in 2024.

Summary

"A major Conservative Party donor has urged the public to vote Labour in the next general election, citing the Conservative party’s “inept” and “incompetent” leadership and Labour’s “clear vision”. The donor believes that the Conservatives are “unfit to govern” and that Labour leader Keir Starmer offers a “fresh start” for the country. This comes as the Conservatives continue to trail Labour in opinion polls and are criticized for their handling of the cost of living crisis and the economy."

Updated at: 06.20.2024