He says Rishi Sunak's government is the most "exhausted" he has seen in 25 years. Asked for his views for a 4,000-word article on whether Sunak could win the next election, Wells replied: "What are you going to say in the other 3,999?"
Sunak's main problem is his inheritance-his Tory partymen, policies and predecessors. The scandals, economic meltdowns, contradictory demands, infighting and relentless sniping have created a toxic gloom-and-doom atmosphere. People are frustrated. Crumbling concrete roofs falling on schoolchildren's heads, collapsing air traffic control system, never-ending strikes, lengthening queues for health care, understaffed jails-all symbolise a Tory administration in decay.
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