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.
Tag: Local Government
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.
U.K. Local Elections, Explained
Voters choose local officials in England and Wales this week. Their verdicts could be an important clue to the shape of Britain’s looming general election.
U.K. Local Elections, Explained
Voters choose local officials in England and Wales this week. Their verdicts could be an important clue to the shape of Britain’s looming general election.
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.
Britain Is Cutting Taxes Again. Why Now?
The government announced a budget as a national election looms. Here’s what you need to know.
Britain Is Cutting Taxes Again. Why Now?
The government announced a budget as a national election looms. Here’s what you need to know.
The Land of Ferrari and Lamborghini Has a New Speed Limit: 30 K.P.H.
Bologna has become the first major Italian city to impose the limit on most streets, citing safety and livability. But it’s too slow for some: “A city has to move,” one cabby complained.
Parisians Vote to Triple Parking Fees for Some S.U.V.s
The city authorities say that large cars pollute more and are dangerous for pedestrians. Opponents say the mayor is on a crusade against motorists.
Spending More Money on Police Shows No Clear Link to Lower Crime Levels
A study led by researchers in Toronto found that crime had risen in several cities along with increases in spending.