How the Gaza war affected the British election

Deciphering the striking success of independent candidates


“In general independent candidates do not do very well in Westminster elections,” says Matt Singh, a pollster. That changed in the general election on July 4th, when the but also lost five of its safest seats to independents. Their victories mean there are now six independents in Parliament, the most elected since 1945. With the exception of a unionist in Northern Ireland, all campaigned heavily on Gaza.

  • Source How the Gaza war affected the British election
  • you may also like

    • by SNAKE PASS, DERBYSHIRE
    • 01 27, 2025
    Why Britain has fallen behind on road safety