LONDON — Nigel Farage, a British right-wing leader and staunch ally of President Donald Trump, said Tuesday he would be resigning his political seat and re-running in a move that shocked the nation and appeared to be an attempt to save his political career. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free … Read more
Though seen as a barometer of public anger, the prime minister’s name itself was not on the ballot. Instead, Britons voted in more than 5,000 local government elections in England, a handful of mayoral contests around London, and votes for the Welsh and Scottish parliaments — devolved legislatures with powers over transport, health and other … Read more
Labour activists on the doorstep are “fighting this idea of, ‘We’ll give someone else a go,’” said Carwyn Jones, a giant of Welsh politics who served as Labour first minister from 2009 to 2018. “It’s very difficult.” Leighton Andrews, who served as Jones’ education minister, described the party’s mood as “gloomy and resigned.” Welsh Labour … Read more
“The Conservative Party is facing an existential crisis,” Curtice said. “Farage’s aim is to replace them.” This fear was palpable in Fareham. “We had repeated assurances from her that she wouldn’t defect, so it’s a big surprise and a big disappointment,” said Harry Kewish, the local Conservative treasurer who answered the door at her former … Read more