Mr. Khan defeated a right-wing rival who focused on crime and cars, his victory another ominous sign for Britain’s ruling Conservatives ahead of a general election.
Tag: Labour Party (Great Britain)
Rishi Sunak’s Dismal Task: Leading U.K. Conservatives to Likely Defeat
After 14 years of Conservative government, Britain’s voters appear hungry for change. And Prime Minister Rishi Sunak seems unable to persuade them otherwise.
Voters Swing to Labour in English Local Elections: Key Takeaways
While the ballots were still being counted on Friday, big losses for the Conservative Party could signal a difficult general election later this year.
U.K. Local Elections Show Sharp Setbacks for Conservatives
The scale of the losses suffered by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s party sent an ominous message about its chances in an upcoming general election.
U.K. Conservatives Hold Their Breath: How Bad Will Local Elections Be?
Voters in England and Wales will choose local officials on Thursday. The results could demonstrate whether the governing party’s dire poll ratings are reliable, analysts say.
He Won by a Landslide. Why Is He Fighting for His Political Life?
Ben Houchen, a regional mayor in the north of England, faces a close re-election race, partly thanks to the broader troubles of Britain’s Conservative Party.
Humza Yousaf Resigns as Scotland’s First Minister
Mr. Yousaf, the leader of the Scottish National Party, announced that he was stepping down, days after the collapse of his coalition government.
A Friend of Obama Who Could Soon Share the World Stage With Trump
After Britain’s next election, David Lammy is likely to be foreign secretary. He’s setting out a “progressive realist” policy — and forging ties on the U.S. right, just in case.
British Conservative Ad About London Crime Used New York Footage
An ad for the British Conservative mayoral candidate showed terrified commuters running. But they were not in London. They were in Penn Station, responding to false reports of gunfire in 2017.
Vaughan Gething of Wales Is Europe’s First Black Head of Government
Mr. Gething, 50, was narrowly elected leader of Wales’s governing Labour Party this week, and then was elected first minister by the Senedd, or Welsh Parliament.