A detailed analysis of a UK political party's shift towards the center under a new leader, focusing on changes in stance on various issues and the impact on recent election results. The chapter discusses challenges faced by the new government, the potential consequences of success or failure for the Labour Party, and the comparison drawn to other global political figures.
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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