In the recent British election, the Labour Party gained seats but did not secure a significant portion of the raw vote, indicating a fragmented political landscape with four parties performing well. Alongside Labour and the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats, an anti-Brexit centrist party, and Reform UK, a new anti-immigration, populist party, emerged as major players. This fragmentation highlights the changing dynamics and diversity in British politics.
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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