Austerity, Brexit and Covid: Why Conservatives lost the general election after 14 years in office

The Labour Party, led by Sir Keir Starmer, has brought an end to a 14-year Conservative rule with a decisive victory in the general election. What led to the downfall of the Tories after such a lengthy tenure? The Independent delves into the leadership eras of David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, and Rishi Sunak to uncover the missteps and controversies that paved the way for this change. Watch more on Independent TV: The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: Find us on social: TikTok / @independent Instagram / X (Twitter) / Facebook / Download the iOS & Android app: Sign up to our n