As Britain heads for an election, a Times reporter spent two weeks driving from London to Glasgow. He found a country united only by its disunity.
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Hugh, Actually: In U.K. Campaign, Voters Find an Actor at the Door
Celebrities have long thrown the weight of their public personas behind political candidates. But Hugh Grant has been one of the most active ahead of Britain’s general election.
Threats and Abuse on Campaign Trail: A Grim Reality for U.K. Female Candidates
This is politics in a climate of fear and intimidation: Inconspicuous offices with no campaign posters and multiple security cameras. No canvassing after dark. Death threats.
How an Anti-Brexit London District Could Help Boris Johnson Triumph
With a big but divided pro-European vote, one of Labour’s most glamorous election targets risks becoming a symbol of opposition campaign failure.
In Scotland, Brexit Is on the Line. So Is the Future of the U.K.
The Scots could decide the outcome of Britain’s election next month, the future of Brexit and maybe even the survival of the United Kingdom.
Across Northern England, Labour’s ‘Red Wall’ Is Showing Cracks
As in America, Britain’s rust belt regions are turning to the right, possibly heralding a realignment in next month’s general election.
Labour Party Manifesto: Corbyn Plan Offers ‘Radical Answers’ for the U.K.
The opposition leader proposed a $100 billion tax increase on the wealthy to pay for a sweeping nationalization program and hikes in spending for education and health care.
At Odds With Labour, Britain’s Jews Are Feeling Politically Homeless
Once Labourites practically by birth, they are feeling an anti-Semitic chill, leaving many stuck with a choice among lesser evils in the election.
Speed Bump or Tortuous Path? At Debate, Johnson and Corbyn Maneuver on Brexit
Those clashing messages formed the core of the first debate before Britain’s general election, one that could determine whether it leaves the European Union.
Speed Bump or Tortuous Path? At Debate, Johnson and Corbyn Maneuver on Brexit
Those clashing messages formed the core of the first debate before Britain’s general election, one that could determine whether it leaves the European Union.