What's happening?

At some point in 2024, there will be a general electionIn the UK, when an election is held for all 650 members of the House of Commons. One must take place every five years. in the UK. Voters will have a chance to choose who they want to run the country for the next five years.

We do not know exactly when it will take place, but British prime ministerA prime minister is the head of government in a country with a parliamentary system.  Rishi SunakA British politician who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2022 to 2024. has suggested it will probably be in the autumn. And most experts think that the Labour PartyThe main left-wing political party in the UK. will win.

The Conservative PartyA British political party. Members are known as Tories. has been in power in Britain for more than 13 years. In that time, they have had five leaders and the country has had five prime ministers.

Today, they are not doing well in the pollsWhen people are asked what their opinion is on a certain topic or who they are voting for in an election. . Many are unhappy with how the country is being run. It looks likely, experts say, that Labour, led by Keir StarmerThe leader of the UK Labour Party since 2020 and British prime minister since July 2024., will win the next election.

This could lead to big change, say some. Starmer has promised 10 years that will put Britain back on track - focusing on the economy, public services and important things like buildings, transport and roads.

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But others say Labour may find it hard to make big plans. In 1992, after 13 years of Conservative power, everyone thought Labour would win - but they lost. This might mean that Keir Starmer does not want to promise anything too big this time, in case voters fear that his big plans might mean a rise in taxesThere are three main ways for governments to obtain money: print it, borrow it or collect taxes. too.

Will it make much difference?

Yes! Labour says it wants to rebuild Britain. It will only stay in power if it makes good on its promises. Britain in 2029 will be like a new country.

No! Starmer wants to make changes but without spending much money. He cannot do both. He may win, but voters might not notice the change.