Its turbulent 14-year rule came to an end due to a significant anti-incumbency sentiment, as the Labour Party won resoundingly in the legislative elections. Disgruntled voters toppled the Conservatives due to a combination of economic hardships, political scandals, internal party strife, and obvious shortcomings in providing public services.
“We’ve tried the patience of traditional Conservative voters with a propensity to create an endless political soap opera out of internal rivalries and divisions,” plainly stated defence minister Grant Shapps, who was among the notable losers.
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Over the last five years or so, the ruling party has been toppled by internal strife on many fronts, with Boris Johnson’s term as prime minister (2019–22) being particularly bad.The country was stunned by the parties that took place at 10 Downing Street amid the Covid lockdowns.
The disgrace of being the UK’s least-serving prime minister befell Johnson’s successor, Liz Truss. Then, promising a change in direction, came Rishi Sunak, a technocrat of Indian descent. But it didn’t take long to realise that too much had already been ruined and that he couldn’t stop the decay.
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Sunak has apologised to his party and politely accepted his loss. There isn’t much time for Keir Starmer and his Labour Party to celebrate their overwhelming victory, while the Conservatives are still in shock and need to regroup. With so many formidable obstacles in Britain’s way, the road to national rejuvenation will undoubtedly be difficult.The net debt of the country is nearly equal to the yearly economic output, and the tax burden is expected to reach its highest point since just after World War II.
With so many domestic issues, the incoming UK administration would find it difficult to continue with its international policy, including unwaveringly backing Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. The Free Trade Agreement, which has been in the works for a while, is the true topic of interest for India, notwithstanding the fact that 28 candidates of Indian descent won. Delhi thinks there won’t be any significant obstacles to the agreement’s finalisation and sealing this year.
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