Rishi Sunak’s chances were always slim. And the numbers just get worse

Polls show longstanding Tory advantages on issues such as immigration, crime and defence are gone, while Labour opens new leads in traditional areas

Was this the week the wheels came off for Rishi Sunak? After two weeks of campaigning for a clear plan of bold action for a secure future" the verdict in the polls is clear: voters don't like his clear plan, they don't want his bold actions, and they believe their future will be more secure without him. All of this was true even before the prime minister's calamitous Thursday afternoon decision to leave D-day commemorations early for a pre-recorded media interview.

Make no mistake: the Conservatives are now staring down the barrel. Their campaign is failing on every front, with precious little time left. Voters are making their minds up, and what the prime minister offers is not what they want.