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.
Tag: Labour Party (Great Britain)
Why Britain’s Murky Election Betting Scandal Is Causing Outrage
The embattled Conservative Party is embroiled in investigations over whether some of its own staff members used insider knowledge to bet on the timing of the general election.
Nigel Farage, a Trump Ally and Brexiteer, Shakes Up U.K. Politics, Again
With his populist, anti-immigration campaign, Nigel Farage is once more shaking up Britain’s politics. Can he finally win a seat in the national Parliament?
How Britain’s Labour Party Became Electable Again
In less than five years, the opposition Labour Party has gone from massive defeat to the favorite to win next month’s election. How did they do it?
How Britain’s Labour Party Became Electable Again
In less than five years, the opposition Labour Party has gone from massive defeat to the favorite to win next month’s election. How did they do it?
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.
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.
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.