Overview
Leading Tories are facing the possibility of losing their seats in the upcoming General Election, with polls indicating a challenging landscape for the Conservative Party. Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party is poised to make significant gains, potentially leaving only a small number of Tory MPs in the House of Commons.
Key Figures in Danger
Here is a closer look at ten prominent Conservative figures who could be unseated:
Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer
Jeremy Hunt, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, is facing a tough battle to retain his seat in Godalming and Ash. With a majority of 8,817 in South West Surrey, Hunt may become the first Chancellor in history to lose his seat in an election.
Penny Mordaunt, Leader of the House of Commons
Penny Mordaunt, Leader of the House of Commons, has a sizable majority in Portsmouth North but is targeted by Labour. Despite her popularity and senior roles in the party, her seat is at risk of turning red.
Alex Chalk, Justice Secretary
Justice Secretary Alex Chalk faces a tight race in Cheltenham with a slim majority of 981. The Lib Dems are eyeing his seat, potentially making him the most at-risk Tory bigwig in this election.
Mark Harper, Transport Secretary
Transport Secretary Mark Harper is in a vulnerable position in Forest of Dean, with Labour posing a threat to his seat. Despite his extensive experience in the Cabinet, his constituency could shift to Labour in the upcoming election.
Johnny Mercer, Veterans Minister
Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer is fighting to keep his seat in Plymouth Moor View against Labour's advances. Known for his outspoken nature, Mercer faces a tough challenge in retaining his coastal constituency.
Jacob Rees-Mogg, Former Business Secretary
Jacob Rees-Mogg, a prominent Tory figure, is at risk of losing his seat in North East Somerset and Hanham to Labour. With boundary changes and a surge in Labour's popularity, Rees-Mogg's position is under threat in this election.
Gillian Keegan, Education Secretary
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan, despite holding a substantial majority in Chichester, is a target for the Lib Dems. Her viral moments in the media may not be enough to secure her seat amid a potential backlash against the Conservatives.
Grant Shapps, Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, a seasoned Cabinet minister, is facing a challenging battle in Welwyn Hatfield against Labour. With a diverse political landscape and national trends favoring Labour, Shapps is working hard to retain his seat in this election.
Iain Duncan Smith, Former Tory Party Leader
Former Tory Party Leader Iain Duncan Smith is defending a slim majority in Chingford and Woodford Green against Labour. Despite his long-standing presence in politics, Smith's seat is at risk as young and diverse voters impact the constituency.
Victoria Prentis, Attorney General
Attorney General Victoria Prentis, representing Banbury, is facing challenges from both Labour and Reform UK. Despite the constituency's historical Conservative support, Prentis is in a tight race as other parties aim to shake up the traditional safe seat.
