A bruising campaign limps to the finish

Par Institut Montaigne. Even aside from the harrowing terror attacks that have taken place over the past weeks, it is unlikely that the 2017 British General Election campaign will be remembered fondly by any of its participants. A snap election, breaking the set parliamentary term, it was called by the Prime Minister against her cautious instincts after opinion polling suggested her lead over the opposition leader, Jeremy Corbyn of the Labour Party, had reached unprecedented levels. As we arrive at polling day, however, Prime Minister May will undoubtedly feel that there may have been some wisdom in trusting her gut. Voir l'article...