His upstart party, Reform U.K., was projected to win four seats, a strong showing, according to a nationwide exit poll.
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Who Are the Key Players in the UK Election?
Millions cast ballots for parliamentary seats on Thursday. The party that wins the most seats usually forms Britain’s next government, and that party’s leader becomes prime minister.
UK Election Night: When to Expect Results
Almost every district is expected to declare a winner by 7 a.m. local time. A clear opposition victory would result in a quick transition of power.
This English Naval City Is a Bellwether Seat. How Do Voters Feel?
As voters cast their ballots in a pivotal election, many in the southern English city of Portsmouth expressed disillusionment over what they see as national and local decline.
Keir Starmer Is on the Cusp of Power in the U.K.
The Labour leader still struggles with the “performative side” of British politics, even as he has pulled his party to the center.
Why U.K.’s Young Voters Feel Forgotten by Politicians
Many young people in the northern English cities of Liverpool and Manchester say they feel disillusioned by politics.
Debates in U.K. and U.S. Differ Sharply in Tone and Substance
The debates between contenders to be U.K. prime minister showed that Britain’s political culture, and the leaders who have emerged from it, are far removed from those across the ocean.
Racist and Homophobic Comments Unsettle U.K. Election Campaign
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak denounced a slur used against him by a man campaigning for Reform U.K., the anti-immigration party led by Nigel Farage.
Racist and Homophobic Comments Unsettle U.K. Election Campaign
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak denounced a slur used against him by a man campaigning for Reform U.K., the anti-immigration party led by Nigel Farage.
Racist and Homophobic Comments Unsettle U.K. Election Campaign
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak denounced a slur used against him by a man campaigning for Reform U.K., the anti-immigration party led by Nigel Farage.