The state of UK politics
My piece last week on the state of American politics led to a number of my UK readers drawing parallels with politics in Britain, and asking whether the UK was inevitably fated to go down the same path.
My piece last week on the state of American politics led to a number of my UK readers drawing parallels with politics in Britain, and asking whether the UK was inevitably fated to go down the same path.
Although the US primary season has only just begun, both races look to be already decided – barring a major surprise, the presidential election this November will again be between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Biden’s success in the Democratic primaries is entirely as expected, as sitting presidents who choose to run again almost never fail to be re-nominated. Trump’s success, in the face of multiple court cases, is more unusual, and requires a bit more explanation.