Tag: Legislatures and Parliaments

What Kevin McCarthy and Rishi Sunak Have in Common: Unmanageable Parties

A former speaker of the U.S. House and the British prime minister have struggled to corral the extreme right factions of their parties.

Rishi Sunak’s Dilemma: When to Hold an Election He Looks Poised to Lose

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is 20 percentage points behind in opinion polls. But history suggests the timing of a vote might make a difference.

Rishi Sunak’s Dilemma: When to Hold an Election He Looks Poised to Lose

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is 20 percentage points behind in opinion polls. But history suggests the timing of a vote might make a difference.

Pedro Sánchez Secures New Term to Lead a Divided Spain

The Socialist prime minister won a parliamentary vote only after promising amnesty to Catalan separatists, enraging conservatives.

Under Pressure, U.K.’s Sunak Tries Another Cabinet Reset With a Swerve to Center

After more than a year as prime minister, Rishi Sunak, a Conservative, has failed to close a yawning gap in the polls. On Monday he did something new.