Why are the Tories collapsing? These true-blue towns know the answers | Anywhere but Westminster

In the latest episode of Anywhere but Westminster, John Harris and John Domokos go to Woking, Guildford and Aldershot.

Most of England's south-east used to be loyally Conservative - now, however, people in the "blue wall" are struggling, cuts are biting, and Toryism today is leaving younger voters behind.

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[theshahunshah]

Nice food bank, has something approaching a pleasant, non-humiliating atmosphere.

[heijd]

When the conservatives lose retired Times readers, they are truly on the edge of whipeout.

[davidking]

We need some form of Proportional Representation in the UK. The two-party system is at the root of everything wrong with this country.

[AaronOkeanos]

The main problem is the trust is gone. This is the real cost of the lies and broken promisses.

[Yeah-Buddy-Lightweight]

The one guy in a FOOD BANK saying he's not sure if he's going to vote Tory. Complaints about how bad things are and people still say things like that. Stop complaining, then, if you're still thinking of voting Tory.

[mesnilman]

I want a dream. I want a vision. But for the time being, I'll get by on wanting the Tories out.

[MrGraemeb]

I can't help thinking that all those 'undecided' conservative voters are reluctant to publicly admit they'll vote Reform on July 4th. But they will.

[kb]

Older women blaming the whole lot will definitely vote tory again and then complain about the state of the country. How about give another party ago boomers?

[JayGrofte]

They all voted for broken Britain but seem dumbfounded about how we got here

[Albert_O_Balsam]

"I'm leaning towards Conservative, but the last 14 years haven't been the best", and there you have it, idiocracy

[grassygnoll]

The footballer's comment that voting anyone but tory isn't a sign of a healthy democracy or of anyone showing any real choice is spot on.

[mikegreig]

Man sitting in a food bank, I’m not sure might still vote Tory, 2010, 35 food banks in uk, 2024 c2700…..
The logical disconnect with Tory voters is huge….

[iskrajackal]

Pretty much every tory voter is embarrassed and says they can't vote conservative again, but it seems obvious they'll still vote tory in the privacy of the polling booth

[deadadam]

this video in two words 'voter apathy'

[CertifiedSlamboy]

"We could do the country better than that lot" said the lady who has always and will always vote Tory.

[TitouannBiard]

I'm watching it from France and honestly what a piece of content, absolutely love it

[gavincraddock]

IS there anything more frustrating than hearing someone complain about the problems the country has and then saying that they're not even sure if they're going to vote?

[JonyJon-dp]

People complain all the time but make no effort to understand anything beyond a tabloid headline.

[hholton]

When questioned on National Service, Sunak said he would use access to finance and sanction people who refused. That is sinister, would you want to fight for a country led by Sunak? If left to Sunak and the Tories people won't have a choice.

[AbigailBrown-wkxl]

Tories have failed British people. Broken promises 😢😢