Have the Conservatives all but admitted defeat in the General Election?

Cabinet Minister Mel Stride said it was now a case of holding a strong opposition to a potential majority-led Labour Government

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"The polls suggest Labour could be heading for a majority. We need to be the voice of the opposition and hold the Government to account."
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"The polls suggest Labour could be heading for a majority. We need to be the voice of the opposition and hold the Government to account."

The Conservatives have hinted that the Labour Party could be in power for the next 'five to 10 years' with just hours before voters head to the polls at the General Election. Work and Pensions Secretary...

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