The governing party’s director of campaigning has taken a leave of absence after reports his wife, a Conservative candidate, was being investigated by Britain’s gambling regulator.
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Why Even U.K. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt Fears He Could Lose This Election
As chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt also represents a district where his Conservative Party traditionally counts on rock-solid support. Not anymore.
G7 Summit in Italy Gathers West’s Wounded Leaders to Discuss Unruly World
The Group of 7 gathers major industrialized countries, but its leaders are politically weak and Ukraine and Gaza remain unsolved.
G7 Summit in Italy Gathers West’s Wounded Leaders to Discuss Unruly World
The Group of 7 gathers major industrialized countries, but its leaders are politically weak and Ukraine and Gaza remain unsolved.
How Conservatives Lost a New U.K. Heartland
At Britain’s last election, the Tories laid claim to a swath of postindustrial England. Now voters there are returning to Labour, and the insurgent Reform U.K. is also rising.
How Conservatives Lost a New U.K. Heartland
At Britain’s last election, the Tories laid claim to a swath of postindustrial England. Now voters there are returning to Labour, and the insurgent Reform U.K. is also rising.
British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, Apologizes for Leaving D-Day Events Early
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak conceded that he made a major public relations misstep in the heat of a general election campaign.
In Global Elections, Strongmen Are Taken Down a Notch
In Turkey, India and elsewhere, where some feared authoritarian leaders would consolidate power, democracy has proved surprisingly resilient.
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer Clash in U.K. Election Debate
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, fighting to narrow a substantial polling gap, adopted an aggressive approach against his Labour Party opponent, Keir Starmer.
Before a Debate, the U.K. Election Campaign Just Got Messier
The surprise candidacy of Nigel Farage, a Trump ally and architect of Brexit, unsettled a stagnant campaign before a first TV debate Tuesday night.