The UK’s upcoming election and what to do nextBy Chris PattenDozens of developed and developing countries, representing half of the world’s population, are set to hold or have already held elections this year. For the world’s liberal democracies, the most consequential of these races is undoubtedly November’s US presidential election. Another critical election, at least for Europe, would be the UK’s upcoming general election, which is expected to take place sometime in the second half of the year. While the UK’s Conservative Party government maintains that it should not be blamed for global developments beyond its control, it should be held accountable for facilitating the UK’s disastrous exit from the EU. Over the past few years, the UK has showcased its lack of intelligent and effective governance, leading the international community to approach its upcoming election with indifference.
