Election Outcomes and Leftward Shifts in the UK and France

Discussion on recent elections in the UK and France, highlighting unexpected leftward trends, the impact of party dynamics and spoilers, and the significance of electoral rules in shaping results, with insights on the relevance to America and the challenges faced by political movements. The chapter covers the French election predictions, concerns about a young right-wing figure, Labour's win in the UK with a unique voting system, and ends with reflections on the upcoming U.S. presidential election.