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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.

David Cameron Alex Salmond

Scottish Leader Could Be Kingmaker in Westminster

Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond could hold the balance of power after next year’s election.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 7, 2014October 29, 2021

British Budget Seen as Conservative Election Statement

George Osborne boasts of high growth and tax cuts, but the deficit remains high.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 3, 2014November 25, 2021

Hysterical Conference Speech Shows Miliband Is Unfit to Lead

The Labour leader’s recriminations say more about his own delusions than the ruling Conservatives he attacks.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 23, 2014November 21, 2021

To Win, British Conservatives Need to Articulate Vision

Conservatives should articulate their own vision, not try to beat Labour at its game.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 12, 2014November 15, 2021

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