Reported about 1 year ago
Reported by PBS International journalist Hong Yafang on July 4, 2024, in London, England, the UK general election took place on the 4th, with initial results expected before midnight. The new tenant of 10 Downing Street will deliver their election speech on the following afternoon. Pre-election polls indicated that the Labour Party could secure over 400 out of 650 seats, their best prospects since World War II, while the Conservative Party faced a potential major defeat. Economic concerns were key for UK voters, as inflation reached 11%, impacting living standards and healthcare quality. Former Prime Minister Johnson's lockdown party scandal also led to a severe decline in public trust in politicians. The Labour Party's impact on Taiwan post-election is of interest, especially regarding their China policy and Indo-Pacific strategy.
Source: YAHOO