UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party is predicted to face a historic defeat in the July 4 general election, according to three new polls.

A Survation MRP poll in the Times forecasts a 262-seat majority for Labour, leaving the Conservatives with only 72 seats.

An Opinium survey for the Observer gives Labour a 17-point lead, while a Savanta poll for the Sunday Telegraph warns of “electoral extinction” for Sunak’s party.

These polls indicate a significant decline in Sunak’s position since he called the surprise election three weeks ago, suggesting the Conservatives could face their worst defeat in 200 years.

Former Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick cautioned that such a Labour majority could lead to an “elective dictatorship,” particularly concerning tax policy, Bloomberg has reported.

Labour leaders, however, are urging caution, with Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting emphasizing that the election outcome is not yet determined.

Meanwhile, voter trust in the Conservatives on tax issues has significantly dropped, with only 16% trusting Sunak compared to 36% for Labour leader Keir Starmer.

Sunak acknowledged the economic challenges but expressed optimism that the nation is improving.

Written by B.C. Begley