Even diehard Conservatives would not vote for her': how Liz Truss tried to remake herself after her spectacular election defeat

By 5am on July 5, the atmosphere at Lynnsport leisure centre was tense, with many realizing Liz Truss had lost her parliamentary seat. Even at 6.45am, she remained absent, only arriving later to a slow hand-clap and refusing to concede on stage, marking a defining moment in the election that showcased the Conservative party's decline.

Terry Jermy reflected on his shocking win, describing the night as surreal, noting how he never expected to be an MP. His unexpected victory overturned a 26,000 majority and confirmed a significant shift in voter sentiment as both Labour and Conservatives sensed the changing tide. Voters even told canvassers they would not support Truss.

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