British prime minister’s dwindling authority may see him come under pressure to shift policies, Chinese experts say
While some in Starmer’s party might push for changes in policy towards China, a U-turn on the government’s pro-engagement strategy was unlikely, the observers said, arguing that Britain’s economic position would make this move too costly.
Voters in Wales and Scotland went to the polls to choose representatives in their devolved legislatures. While Labour shed seats in both, the results in Wales were particularly damaging as the party lost power for the first time since devolution in 1999.
These results were widely expected, as Labour has steadily fallen in both national and regional polls since the 2024 general election.
Source: News - South China Morning Post
