Exploring the factors contributing to the end of conservative rule in Britain after 14 years, including the impact of austerity measures, Brexit, economic stagnation, Liz Truss's short-lived leadership, and disparities between prosperous London and struggling regions. The chapter discusses the public's dissatisfaction with the Conservative Party due to underinvestment in the NHS, overcrowded hospitals, staff shortages, and the party's perceived mismanagement of the economy, leading to a loss of reputation.
For more than a decade, Britain has been governed by the Conservative Party, which pushed its politics to the right, embracing smaller government and Brexit. Last week, that era officially came to an end.
Mark Landler, the London bureau chief for The Times, explains why British voters rejected the Conservatives and what their defeat means in a world where populism is on the rise.
Guest: Mark Landler, the London bureau chief for The New York Times.
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