The UK stands on the threshold of a landmark general election with polling showing Labour significantly ahead and the Conservative Party bracing for potential defeat. Over the last 14 years, major events including referenda, the Covid pandemic, and the war in Ukraine have shaped the current political landscape. Labour, under Sir Keir Starmer, is preparing for governance while maintaining vigilance against complacency.
As the UK stands on the threshold of a landmark general election, polling indicates a significant lead for the Labour Party while the Conservative Party braces for a potential defeat.
The campaign, initiated six weeks ago by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has seen little change in opinion polls.
Over the last 14 years, the Conservative government has been shaped by major events including the Scottish independence and Brexit referenda, the
Covid pandemic, and the war in Ukraine.
Labour, under Sir Keir Starmer, prepares for potential governance while maintaining vigilance against complacency.
Other political dynamics include the rise of
Nigel Farage and Zia Yusuf of Reform UK, Sir Ed Davey's Liberal Democrats aiming for third place in Westminster, and the Green Party's local efforts.