Transport Secretary Mark Harper expressed optimism about the Conservative Party's prospects despite recent electoral setbacks, suggesting that the results do not preclude a potential victory in the upcoming general election. Harper emphasized that the polls predicting a loss for the Tories might be inaccurate and stated that there is still 'everything to fight for.' He highlighted the results in Tees Valley as evidence that the Conservative's strategies are effective and align with public priorities. Harper's comments indicate a refusal to concede defeat ahead of the general election, maintaining that the outcome remains uncertain and the fight continues. Harper mentioned that if the election were held now, it would result in a hung parliament, implying that Labour leader Keir Starmer is not on track to secure a majority. His remarks were made during interviews with Trevor Phillips on Sky and Laura Kuenssberg on BBC.
"It's all to play for, the election isn't a foregone conclusion" Transport Secretary Mark Harper says "there is a lot to do" for the Conservatives before the general election but "you shouldn't take the voters for granted" #BBCLauraK https://t.co/bX5PNyRqL1 https://t.co/PncbSE5xPQ
Mark Harper denies the local election results show that voters don't want what the Conservative party is offering. Says the result in Tees Valley shows the "plan is working" and they are "delivering on the priorities" the public wants. Utterly delusional https://t.co/bD1QxnKMQY
"The polls are not correct. There's everything to fight for." Transport Secretary @Mark_J_Harper says that despite 'disappointing' results for the Tories, 'Keir Starmer hasn't sealed the deal'. #TrevorPhillips š https://t.co/fhIHlpTGAF šŗ Sky 501 and YouTube https://t.co/uGdJX3f7sv
Transport Secretary Mark Harper insists all is not lost for the Tories, telling @TrevorPTweets there is "a fight to be had, the PM is up for that fight, I'm up for that fight"
Transport secretary Mark Harper: "On the results this week, we would have a hung parliament. That means Keir Starmer's not on course to win a majority ... the polls are not correct, there's everything to fight for." Pure delusion.