Andy Burnham pledges a radical shake-up for Britain in a high-risk political speech

The U.S.-Iran war continues to choke shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices soaring and pushing up ...
nytimes.com

Britain’s Electorate Is ‘Splintering.’ Can Its System Stand the Strain?

Insurgent parties like Reform U.K. surged at the polls this week. But the British electoral system wasn’t built for multiparty democracy. By Michael D. Shear Michael D. Shear reported from ...
Boston Herald

Britain will lower its voting age to 16 in a bid to strengthen democracy

LONDON (AP) — Britain will lower the voting age from 18 to 16 by the next national election as part of measures to increase democratic participation, the government announced Thursday. Death ...
The Daily Signal

Britain’s Electoral System Faces a Test It May Not Be Ready For

Earlier this year, a local by-election in the United Kingdom drew widespread attention for its political outcomes. Less visible, but equally important, were the recurring questions about how those ...
The Economist

Blighty newsletter: Can electoral reform fix Britain’s growth?

This is the introduction to Blighty, a weekly, subscriber-only newsletter in which our correspondents turn their gaze on the latest developments in Britain. Sir Keir Starmer’s government will lower ...