As politics fragments, the worldwide center-left must rally
In the digital age, all politics is national. Just ask United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who may lose his job following the Labour Party’s sweeping losses in his country’s May 7 local elections. Less than two years ago, Starmer led Labour’s triumphant return to power with a big parliamentary majority after 14 years in political exile.
- ▪In the digital age, all politics is national.
- ▪Just ask United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who may lose his job following the Labour Party’s sweeping losses in his country’s May 7 local elections.
- ▪Less than two years ago, Starmer led Labour’s triumphant return to power with a big parliamentary majority after 14 years in political exile.
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Opinion>Opinions - Campaign The views expressed by contributors are their own and not the view of The Hill As politics fragments, the worldwide center-left must rally Comments: by Will Marshall, opinion contributor - 05/22/26 8:30 AM ET Comments: Link copied by Will Marshall, opinion contributor - 05/22/26 8:30 AM ET Comments: Link copied James Manning, Associated Press file Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to guests during a reception for homelessness charities and organizations who played an influential role in bringing forward the Renters’ Rights Act, at number 10 Downing Street, London, May 19, 2026. In the digital age, all politics is national.
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