Everyone Loses In UK Election
Teresa May last night became the second Conservative Prime Minister in less than year to take an unnecessary gamble, and lose.
She was elevated to the premiership in the aftermath of David Cameron’s reckless decision to hold a referendum on EU membership. After the Brexit vote, and after a terrifying few days in which it seemed possible that Boris Johnson could lead Her Majesty’s Government, May seemed like a godsend.
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