Centrists Caution Cameron Against Overreaching
The Conservatives are urged not to interpret their election victory as a mandate for radical change.
UK Election 2015
Parliamentary elections were held in the United Kingdom on May 7. The Atlantic Sentinel endorsed a continuation of the Conservative-Liberal coalition, but Prime Minister David Cameron’s Conservatives won an outright majority of 330 seats. Labour went down from 258 to 232. The separatist National Party won 56 of the 59 seats in Scotland.
Why Liberals Should Rejoice in David Cameron’s Reelection
The Conservative is probably the most liberal prime minister the United Kingdom is going to get.
Scottish Nationalists Bound to Disappoint Supporters
A politically inexperienced delegation in Westminster finds itself without influence.
Britain’s Cameron Stays in Power, Other Leaders Resign
David Cameron stays prime minister while his rivals step down.
Britain’s Labour Party Has Itself to Blame for Defeat
Ed Miliband didn’t even try to woo English and Welsh voters who mistrusted his party on the economy.
Britain’s Conservatives Beat Expectations, Win Election
Prime Minister David Cameron wins an absolute majority in Parliament.
With British Election Days Away, Reason to Question Polls
If the election result is only a few percentage points different from the polls, it could change the whole outcome.
Five More Years: British Should Reelect Cameron, Clegg
The Atlantic Sentinel would like to see five more years of coalition government in the United Kingdom.
Scottish Nationalists Less Progressive Than They Claim
Left-wing voters who hope the SNP will pull Labour to the left may be in for a disappointment.
Labour’s Miliband Rules Out Deal with Scottish Nationalists
Ed Miliband insists he won’t be held to ransom by Scottish nationalists.
Clegg Rules Out Joining SNP in Supporting Labour Government
The Liberal Democrat leader says he won’t support a Labour government that relies on Scottish support.
Cameron Promises More Power for England in Next Parliament
The British prime minister promises English autonomy weeks before a general election.
Left-Wing Populists Not Very Good at Winning Elections
Despite a few successes, lurching to the left is still a poor strategy for social democrats.
Scottish Nationalists Set to Divide Britain in May Election
The Scottish National Party lost the referendum but could win the election.
Britons Do Not Reward Ruling Party for Improving Jobs Market
Why aren’t more Britons voting for the party that saved them from the worst economic crisis in decades?