Manchester, Brexit and a rudderless Labour Party

Published May 30, 2017 1:40pm ET



On June 8, Britons will elect a new Parliament. Two politicians could become prime minister: the current prime minister, Theresa May of the Conservative Party (approximately the equivalent GOP), and Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the Labour Party (analogous to the Democratic Party).

May, as is the prime minister’s prerogative, called this election at this time. With Brexit on the horizon, Corbyn still unable to find his footing, and the Labour Party looking weak and directionless, it’s obvious May and the Conservatives have the upper hand. The Manchester terror attack only exacerbates Corbyn’s weakness and May’s strength, it seems.

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