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Why the British Elections Fascinate This American
By Delia Lloyd - Politics DailyBy any measure, the British general elections on May 6 are shaping up to be a real nail-biter. The race is very competitive. The outcome is highly uncertain. The implications for Britain's future are profound. And for this American citizen living in London, at least, it's one of the most engaging electoral contests I've ever seen. Don't get me wrong. Like many Americans, I was captivated by the 2008 American presidential race. I understood that a lot was at stake on policy terms. I described how -- in an article I did from London that year -- Americans of all political stripes and classes ...
Why a Hung Parliament in the U.K. Might Not Be So Bad
By Delia Lloyd - Politics DailyIt looks increasingly likely that the British general elections will go right down to the wire. While the opposition Conservative party led the incumbent Labour party by as many as 17 percentage points last year, in recent weeks the race has become much more competitive. Many are now predicting that the election -- which must be held by early June -- may end in a hung parliament. ...
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