Speaking at the South Tyneside count for the 2024 General Election, Conservative candidate for South Shields Craig Robinson reacts to the exit polls on the night and the future of the party.
This was recorded before the results were called.
This was recorded before the results were called.
Category
🗞
NewsTranscript
00:00So, obviously, we've had the exit polls in now. What are your initial thoughts around those coming through?
00:06Not surprising. I think it's the result we were all expecting for a long time.
00:13In many ways, perhaps, the result we deserve. But, you know, a great night for Labour, so congratulations to them.
00:23And on a personal note as well, since it's your first general election, how has this put you in good stead for going forward potentially?
00:29Who knows? I mean, I've just really enjoyed it. I've had a really good experience with everyone being very, very polite on the doorstep.
00:38Yeah, I've had nothing but a really enjoyable time. So, it certainly has not put me off planning a game at some point in the future. So, we'll see.
00:48And in terms of, obviously, we've seen a big surge in reform votes tonight, in other seats and obviously the exit polls as well. What are your thoughts around that?
00:57Again, not surprising, but something that I think the party should reflect upon. I think a lot of people who voted for reform are natural Conservative voters.
01:06Some have come from Labour as well, but many have come from the Conservatives. That's something we're going to have to reflect on as we look, probably, to selecting a new leader.
01:15So much will depend on what the parliamentary party looks like at the party tonight. But yeah, who knows?