Conservatives Need to Make Capitalism Work for Everyone
Free markets and globalization have made Britain wealthier, but it doesn’t always feel that way.
Conservative Party (UK)
Once the Party of Stability, Conservatives Provoke Unrest
Britain’s Conservatives once promised a haven from global unrest. Now they seem to provoke it.
Hammond Urges Brexit Hardliners to Stop Plotting
A leadership election is inevitable, but it is unlikely to affect Britain’s exit from the European Union.
British Conservatives Split Into Three After Election Defeat
Ideologues long for the 80s. Explainers argue for better communication. Adapters want a new program.
Conservatives Have Neglected Their Responsibility to the Union
From the Brexit referendum to the deal with DUP, Conservatives have put party over country.
DUP Pact Makes It Harder for May to Win Back Middle England
Centrist voters are appalled that the Conservatives would do a deal with Protestant fundamentalists.
Hammond Pours Cold Water on Hopes of Soft Brexit
The chancellor rules out membership of the European single market, condemning Britain to a “hard” Brexit.
Defeat Makes It Harder for May to Navigate Brexit Demands
Both pragmatists, who want a “soft” Brexit, and hardliners now hold more sway over the prime minister.
Election Divides Kingdom as Parties Consolidate Their Base
Both the Conservative and Labour coalitions have become more homogenous, which makes it harder to govern Britain.
Conservatives Need to Reevaluate Beliefs After Defeat
The party must find a way to emphasize the benefits of its ideology, especially to young voters.
May to Stay in Power with Support of Northern Irish Unionists
Conservatives lost their majority in the election.
What Britain’s General Election Result Means
The Conservatives will probably stay in power. Scottish independence has become less likely.
Conservatives Lose Majority in British Election
Theresa May’s gamble backfires.
Both Conservatives and Labour Have Left the Center Wide Open
Somebody is bound to take advantage of that.
Knives Will Come Out for May If She Loses Majority
Anything short of a victory and the Conservatives would start looking for a new leader.