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Starmer’s storm and the breakdown in British politics
Labour and Conservative parties are headed for big losses in local elections as populists from the left and right gain ground.
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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage drumming up support a day before the May 7 local elections.
PHOTO : AFP
In theory, all elections matter: Who taxes us or makes decisions on our behalf profoundly affects our lives and prospects. In practice, however, most voters in Europe discriminate between local ballots and national elections.
The former always attracts less attention and participation than the latter.
