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The political repercussions are severe. Labour’s approval ratings plummeted from 42% to 28% just days after the scandal erupted. Support among traditional Labour strongholds like Liverpool, Newcastle, and Manchester evaporated, with nearly half of previous voters reconsidering their allegiance. The data reveals a deeply troubling erosion of Labour’s electoral base, especially among older voters and women over 40—demographics that traditionally secure Labour victories.