It can be difficult for Americans to understand the way British elections work. I think Phillips gives the clearest explanation I’ve heard. The recent overwhelming victory by Labour gave the left enormous power, and because of the margin of victory … Continue reading →
I understand being angry. But this doesn’t appear to be the remedy. Then again, British politics is different from ours. The polls indicated it was going to happen, and it did. Keir Starmer, the new PM, presented the party as … Continue reading →
One of the things that’s become even more clear after the recent EU elections is that in many countries in Europe, as what reporters like to call the “far right” is growing, the right itself is experiencing discord between the … Continue reading →
If you’re been following the upcoming British election – July 4 – you’ll have heard that the Labour Party is poised for a huge victory, perhaps as much of a parliamentary majority as 150 seats. As best I can tell, … Continue reading →
It’s a step in the right direction, at least: Children will no longer routinely be prescribed puberty blockers at gender identity clinics, NHS England has confirmed. The decision comes after a review found there was “not enough evidence” they are … Continue reading →
Suella Braverman was just starting to grab my attention. Then just like that – poof! – she’s gone. But she may return in some other capacity in the future, particularly as a challenger for the role of head of the … Continue reading →
I hope the US follows suit. But here’s the new British position, which is a step in the right direction: The United Kingdom’s National Health Service now says that most children claiming to be transgender may be going through a … Continue reading →
Best of luck, Rishi. You’ve got your work cut out for you: Sunak gave an address to Tory MPs, during which he ruled out calling an early general election – despite calls from opposition parties. He later made a televised … Continue reading →
As expected and predicted, British PM Liz Truss has resigned. Who will be replacing her? There’s the guy who had come in second to Truss, Rishi Sunak, who also can say “I told you so” because he’d warned about problems … Continue reading →
If so, that was quick. See this: In six short weeks, Liz Truss has succeeded in angering all wings of her party. Most now agree she can’t fight the next election. Britain’s latest prime minister, who won a Tory leadership … Continue reading →
They won’t have Theresa May to kick around anymore: “I will shortly leave the job that it has been the honor of my life to hold,” she said outside Downing Street, her voice quivering in the morning sunshine. And with … Continue reading →
Polls in Britain are indicating that in the upcoming election for EU representatives, the rather new Brexit Party, headed by Nigel Farage, is poised to do very very well: That vote is set for May 23. Had Prime Minister Theresa … Continue reading →