Summary
Conservative politicians Sir Andy Street and Baroness Ruth Davidson are starting a new movement to attract voters who feel politically "homeless" and are not currently represented by any party. They aim to engage with voters and businesses to develop policies for the Conservative Party that focus on issues like the economy and infrastructure. This initiative comes as the Conservative Party faces challenges from the Reform UK party and recent election losses.
Key Facts
- Sir Andy Street and Baroness Ruth Davidson, both Conservative politicians, are launching a new movement to engage politically "homeless" voters.
- The initiative aims to attract voters who do not feel represented by any existing party, especially those with centrist or center-right views.
- The movement will work with voters and businesses to create policies related to tax, housing, infrastructure, and business investment.
- The launch occurs after the Conservatives' worst-ever general election result in 2024.
- Reform UK is gaining popularity and has seen several defections from the Conservative Party.
- Sir Andy Street and Baroness Davidson express support for Kemi Badenoch's leadership in the Conservative Party.
- They believe there is a strong center-right group in Britain that can be mobilized.
