Boris Johnson Is Heading for a Majority, Labour and Tory Officials Say
- People on both sides say Tories set to win 20-35 seat majority
- Final TV debate a draw with no game-changing moments
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Boris Johnson is heading for a clear victory in next week’s U.K. general election, according to senior officials in both his ruling Conservatives and the main opposition Labour Party.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, five senior figures drawn from the two biggest parties said Johnson’s campaign promise to “get Brexit done” is winning ground in Labour heartlands in northern England. The officials are familiar with high-level discussions in their parties about the potential outcome.