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$While Sunak does not seem to be making many inroads with the British public, neither is his opponent, Keir Starmer. Also, a fractious Conservative Party could work in Sunak's favour.$ Andy Edwards

Is Sunak already doomed or can he turn things around?

While Sunak does not seem to be making many inroads with the British public, neither is his opponent, Keir Starmer. Also, a fractious Conservative Party could work in Sunak's favour.

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Britain's new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers a speech outside Number 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, October 25, 2022. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

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