Reform’s victory shows the Brexit spirit is alive and well
The results of Thursday’s local-council elections not only confirmed the end of the era of the Labour-Tory duopoly;…
Labour’s Starmer Braces for Upsets Against Reform UK, Greens
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at expected Labour Party losses in the U.K. local elections,…
U.K. Local Elections Leave Two-Party Politics Behind
On May 7, voters across the United Kingdom will elect new local councils, municipal authorities, and devolved national…
What is the supply side of Britain and Europe’s decline?
In his new book Why Populists Are Winning: and How to Beat Them, British MP Liam Byrne argues…
Decades of economic decline has ‘broken’ Britons, pushing one fifth of people into poverty and towards political Reform
The Union Jack flutters on a telegraph pole. Once a symbol of might and power it is now…
Iran crisis puts UK leader Keir Starmer in a new political bind – POLITICO
The shift came after escalating threats to British troops and citizens from missile and drone attacks. Just hours…
Foot-and-mouth was the start of the trouble
It has been 25 days since the rain last stopped in Longtown, but Joe has other reasons to…
Europe’s year of existential risk – POLITICO
Activists protest outside Downing street against the recent policies of Donald Trump. | Guy Smallman/Getty Images Meanwhile, European…
Teaching on economic crises builds immunity to populism, report
In an era of growing polarisation, rising inequality, and resurgent populism, a new report argues that teaching economic…
Von der Leyen and Costa psychodrama sees them struggle in Copenhagen – POLITICO
While von der Leyen has made many proposals to boost EU defense, this remains a core part of…
The BBC has nothing to Bragg about
First, there is the voice. Unmistakably his own, though a little weaker of late. Nasal, clearly north country…