Liz Truss's short tenure damaged the party's reputation for managing the economy, leading to a loss of trust among British voters. Currently, the UK exhibits a significant economic disparity, with London driving a substantial part of economic activity while regions like the Midlands and the North struggle. The ongoing economic challenges have left these areas with closed businesses, abandoned factories, high unemployment, and poor health conditions. Excluding London, the GDP per capita in England is comparable to that of the state of Mississippi, highlighting the stark contrast between the wealth of London and the rest of the country.
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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