2024 U.K. election is set to overhaul British politics. Here's what to know.
CBSJUN 25 2024
UK Elections: Voters Head to the Polls
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The Spin
Labour Party narrative
The UK needs a leadership change to initiate significant changes, including bringing economic stability, improving the public finances, cutting NHS waiting times, and launching a new border security agency to tackle illegal migration meaningfully. The Labour must replace the Tories, who are more interested in fighting themselves than running the country.
Conservative Party narrative
Under the Conservatives, the UK has had to endure a pandemic and the results of Russia's illegal war on Ukraine — both of which have hit the economy and raised energy prices. However, the economy is flowing thanks to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's leadership. The UK needs to maintain this momentum.