Will it make much difference? Right now the chance of Labour win in the next UK election is as high as 80%. But some say the chance of real change afterwards is much lower.
This could be the year... Labour runs Britain
Will it make much difference? Right now the chance of Labour win in the next UK election is as high as 80%. But some say the chance of real change afterwards is much lower.
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 expertsSomeone who knows a lot about a particular subject. 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. But many voters say they are unhappy with how the country is being run.
This could lead to big change, say some. The man in charge of the Labour party, Keir Starmer, has promised to put Britain back on track.
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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 spending 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.
Keywords
General election - In the UK, when an election is held for all 650 members of the House of Commons. One must take place every five years.
Prime minister - A prime minister is the head of government in a country with a parliamentary system.
Rishi Sunak - A British politician who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2022 to 2024.
Experts - Someone who knows a lot about a particular subject.
Labour party - The main left-wing political party in the UK.
Conservative party - A British political party. Members are known as Tories.
Taxes - There are three main ways for governments to obtain money: print it, borrow it or collect taxes.
This could be the year… Labour runs Britain
Glossary
General election - In the UK, when an election is held for all 650 members of the House of Commons. One must take place every five years.
Prime minister - A prime minister is the head of government in a country with a parliamentary system.
Rishi Sunak - A British politician who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2022 to 2024.
Experts - Someone who knows a lot about a particular subject.
Labour party - The main left-wing political party in the UK.
Conservative party - A British political party. Members are known as Tories.
Taxes - There are three main ways for governments to obtain money: print it, borrow it or collect taxes.