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3 days ago · In 1997, one of the defining moments of election night was the surprise defeat of Conservative defence secretary Michael Portillo, who was even being talked about as a future leader of the...
- Many Tories could suffer same fate I did in 1997, says Michael Portillo
Michael Portillo has warned that many Tory candidates could...
- Tories hit by Portillo moment after Portillo moment as leading Tories fall
5 July 2024 • 9:02am. 'Portillo moment' is named for the...
- Many Tories could suffer same fate I did in 1997, says Michael Portillo
Jun 19, 2024 · Michael Portillo has warned that many Tory candidates could “suffer the same fate” that he did in 1997 as voters switch off from the Conservative Party. The “Portillo moment” was one of the...
2 days ago · 5 July 2024 • 9:02am. 'Portillo moment' is named for the pivotal moment Michael Portillo lost his seat in 1997 to Labour Credit: Mike Forster/PA Archive. Just moments after the exit polls ...
3 days ago · A “Portillo” moment is a reference to Conservative cabinet minister Michael Portillo who lost what had been regarded as a safe Tory seat in Labour’s 1997 landslide.
Jun 29, 2024 · Michael Portillo has given a damning analysis of the Tories ahead of the General Election and claimed that many will face "their Portillo moments" thanks to Nigel Farage.
3 days ago · Michael Portillo, then the defence secretary, was beaten in his Enfield Southgate constituency by Labour's Stephen Twigg on a massive 17.4-point swing. This image, ...
Jun 19, 2024 · Tory heavyweights are on the brink of humiliating defeats on July 4 amid rising panic, former Defence Secretary Michael Portillo has warned.
