Sunak's Controversial Manifesto Sparks Criticism

Rishi Sunak launched the 2024 Conservative election manifesto at Silverstone, claiming that only the Conservatives have the big ideas to improve Britain. However, the manifesto lacks a sense of the current national mood and is criticized for being disjointed and unconvincing. The party is seen as lacking new ideas, and Sunak's leadership is questioned. The document is described as an attempt to present the Tories as a party of both change and continuity, but it feels like a compilation of press releases with added tax cuts. The challenge for the Conservative party lies in re-inspiring the voters who have deserted the party since 2021, and it would require political genius to achieve this, which neither Sunak nor his critics possess.