Does the British Election Mean Anything for America?
To the extent that it proves the viability of socialism and the waning of the alt-right.
UK Election 2017
Parliamentary elections were held in the United Kingdom on June 8. Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservatives lost their majority in the House of Commons, going down from 330 to 317 seats. Labour went up from 232 to 262. The Atlantic Sentinel endorsed the Liberal Democrats, who won 12 seats, and the Conservatives in Scotland, where they won 13 of the 59 seats.
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.
What Good Is a Two-Party System If It Doesn’t Provide Stability?
The Conservatives and Labour have won a combined 80 percent support, yet neither commands a majority.
Election Exacerbates Britain’s Blue-Red Divide
British voters are sorting into two camps. This could make it more difficult for any one party to govern.
Second Scottish Referendum Unlikely After Voters Punish SNP
The nationalists had hoped Brexit might convince more Scots to support independence. It doesn’t look like it.
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.
Liberal Democrats Are the Least Bad Option in Britain’s Election
The Conservatives and Labour are both living in the past. At least the liberals argue for a less disruptive Brexit.
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.
Reasons to Doubt Labour’s Poll Surge Will Last
Labour has gone up in the polls, but it still has a long way to go.
May Adopts Energy Policy Her Predecessor Called “Nuts”
When Labour proposed to freeze energy rates, the Conservatives thought it was crazy.
British Conservatives Turn into UKIP
Voters believe Theresa May when she accuses the EU of interfering in the British election.