Matthew Holehouse
British Political Correspondent at The Economist
British politics correspondent at The Economist
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Sep 24, 2024 |
economist.com | Matthew Holehouse
Britain | Sir Unclear StarmerA bumpy transition from opposition to office Sep 25th 2024|LiverpoolIN a hot basement room in Liverpool, Pat McFadden, the chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and the prime minister’s most trusted fixer, was regaling delegates at the Labour Party’s annual conference with stories of how the landslide victory in July had been won.
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Jul 4, 2024 |
economist.com | Matthew Holehouse
Britain | The British electionBut even with a majority this big, running bad-tempered Britain will not be easyPhotograph: Reuters Jul 5th 2024SIR KEIR STARMER will today become Britain’s new prime minister, having led the Labour Party to a sweeping general-election victory after 14 years in opposition. Sir Keir asked the electorate for a large mandate to revive Britain’s economy and he got one. Labour’s expected tally of 412 seats would grant him a crushing majority of at least 174.
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