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The Economist
The Economist
25 Sep 2024


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Inside the chaos machine of British politics

The Labour Party promises calm. But the world it inhabits is built for chaos

Politicians often promise what they cannot achieve. Usually it is the prospect of national glory or prosperity without pain. But even the most prosaic pledge can sometimes fail. Sir Keir Starmer, the prime minister, entered office with an offer to bring “calm” to a country fed up after a decade of political ructions. Sadly for Sir Keir, it is not in his gift. British politics is built for chaos.

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