Chris Patten, former Conservative Chairman, expressed doubts about the future of the Conservative Party, criticizing Boris Johnson and Brexit, with Rishi Sunak likened to a boy left on a 'burning deck.' Nigel Farage of Reform UK predicted significant changes in the UK political landscape, foreseeing the near disappearance of Labour and the Conservatives. NHS trust leaders highlighted the urgent need for the next government to address workforce pressures to prevent election pledges from being hindered by ongoing strikes. Meanwhile, former MP James Heappey ruled out a Conservative government post-election, emphasizing concerns about parliamentary relevance and the impact of large majorities on democracy.