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What we learned from local votes ahead of looming UK general election
LONDON (AP) — Millions of voters in England cast ballots Thursday in an array of local elections, the last big test before a looming U.K. general election that all indicators suggest will see the Labour Party return to power after 14 years in the wilderness. Prime Minister Rishi...
What is at stake in UK local voting ahead of a looming general election
LONDON (AP) — Millions of voters in England and Wales cast ballots Thursday in an array of local elections amounting to the last big test before a U.K. general election that all indicators suggest will see the Conservative Party ousted from power after 14 years. Prime Minister...
Former UK leader Liz Truss backs Trump and blames others for her ouster after 49 days
LONDON (AP) — During her 49 days as Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister, Liz Truss sparked mayhem on the financial markets and turmoil within her Conservative Party. Now she is speaking up, and her message is: It wasn’t me. In interviews and a new book,...
UK voters deliver double blow to Rishi Sunak, electing Labour lawmakers in two special elections
LONDON (AP) — Beleaguered British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday urged voters, and his restless party, to stick with him after two English districts elected opposition-party lawmakers in seats that Sunak’s Conservatives had held for years. The results will worsen fears...
Voters in two UK special elections deliver their verdict as gloom mounts for Sunak's government
LONDON (AP) — Voters in two districts of England are casting ballots Thursday to replace lawmakers who left suddenly – one in protest, the other under a cloud. The outcome could deepen gloom among the governing Conservatives, and add momentum to rivals plotting against Prime...
