Is it just me, or does it seem like we’re in times of great political upheaval? Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * Is it just me, or does it seem like we’re in times of great political upheaval? Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? Opinion Is it just me, or does it seem like we’re in times of great political upheaval? The U.K. just held a whiplash election that saw the Conservatives ousted after 14 years of rule and replaced with a centre-left Labour party that campaigned predominantly on ‘change.
’ This is the same party that, five years ago, suffered its worst defeat since 1935. So what happened in the last five years? Did the Labour Party invigorate itself to such a degree that it could go from worst to best? Not according to many political strategists, who are calling the victory a result of a backlash against the ruling Conservatives. With low voter turnout and the support of only 35 per cent of voters nationwide, it points to a disgruntled population less excited about Labour leader Keir Starmer’s promises and more about his commitment to end the former government’s tenure.
Jon Super / The Associated Press Files Keir Starmer, leader of the U.K.’s Labour Party, is the country’s new prime minister after ousting the long-reigning Conservative Party in a landslide victory July 4.
It’s a familiar refrain. People don’t vote in new governments as much as they vote out ol.
