The British parliament was dissolved on Thursday, as the five-week campaign period begun leading up to the general election on July 4.The election is expected to bring the Labour party back to power after 14 years of Conservative rule. A visit to the site where the Titanic was built drew comparisons between his leadership and captaining a sinking ship. The party has sought to position itself as the "natural party of business," garnering the support of 120 industry leaders this week. Starmer has faced criticism from leftist voters who accuse him of backtracking on promises made during his successful leadership campaign. As the campaign progresses, both parties will need to navigate internal challenges while presenting a compelling vision to the electorate.

Source: The Times May 30, 2024 00:17 UTC