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The United Kingdom is preparing for an upcoming election on July 4, and it is widely predicted that the Conservative Party will face a significant defeat after 14 years in power. The Labour Party, led by Sir Keir Starmer, has consistently led in opinion polls by at least 20 points. The Conservatives are struggling due to a lackluster campaign, a record number of Conservative MPs deciding not to run, and a betting scandal that has engulfed the party. The key issues for voters include the economy, public services, and climate change, with significant policy differences between the two main parties. Labour is promising tax rises and a focus on clean energy, while the Conservatives are under pressure to cut taxes and have softened some of their pledges. The task facing a potential Starmer government will be challenging and extensive. [Extracted from the article]

The United Kingdom general election in 2024 is highly anticipated, as the Labour party has not won an election since 2010 and has lost the last four elections. In the 2019 election, the Conservatives won a historic victory with 365 seats in the House of Commons, while Labour only secured 202 seats. However, recent polls show Labour with a 20-point lead over the Conservatives. The Conservative party has faced significant instability and leadership changes since the Brexit referendum, which has led to voter disaffection. While Labour looks poised to take office, there is a possibility of widespread public disaffection and decreased voter turnout. [Extracted from the article]

Australian Labor's record low primary vote of 32.6% is partof that trend, with centre-left parties in Norway, Swedenand Spain now capturing between 25% and 30% of the vote.And even when parties win larger vote shares (as inPortugal), they have usually needed coalition partners. Second, the reinvigorated centre-left parties - includingAnthony Albanese's Labor - share common policy positions. One aspect of May's federal election has been strangelyoverlooked: Labor's win follows a pattern among the maincentre-left parties in Europe and comparable countries. [Extracted from the article]

One aspect of May's federal election has been strangelyoverlooked: Labor's win follows a pattern among the maincentre-left parties in Europe and comparable countries. Second, the reinvigorated centre-left parties -- including AnthonyAlbanese's Labor -- share common policy positions. Australian Labor isn't alone. [Extracted from the article]