The Prime Minister said he understands people's frustrations but gave a more optimistic assessment of his party's chances than the Defence Secretary, who said that to claim the Tories are on course for a win would be to 'try and pretend black is white.
Mr Sunak's comments came as Nigel Farage launched Reform UK's 'contract' with voters to add to the Conservatives' woes.
Labour has an average 20-point poll lead over the past week - on 41% ahead of the Tories on 21% and Reform on 15%.
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