In Canada, there was once a similar situation. Lester B. Pearson (the Liberal) defeated John Diefenbaker. Pearson was the more pro-American of the two. Diefenbaker's background included membership in a very anti-American group within the British Conservative Party.
Political parties in some foreign countries are interesting, to say the least, but we should learn about them in the context of history with respect to the USA.
Who cares? The Brits are all girly-men.
Why worry over another countries politics. You can't do anything to change the people, so let them elect a leader. If they don't like America, big deal, tell them to get in the back of the line. Our President will do what is best for his people. Europe should do the same.
"So if the Labour Party over there doesn't win, will we continue to see support in the War on Terror from its most visible leader?"
The USA would get more support from the Tories than from the Labour Party (particularly without Blair - who will likely be gotten rid of by the left within his party at the earliest opportunity)
"So if the Labour Party over there doesn't win, will we continue to see support in the War on Terror from its most visible leader?"
The USA would get more support from the Tories than from the Labour Party (particularly without Blair - who will likely be gotten rid of by the left wing of his party at the earliest opportunity)
The Liberal Democrat party getting 18% is most unsettling part of this poll.
If these numbers are right, it mean Labour and the Libs will have a coaliton government. The British are going to have some pretty far left policies being introduced.
Other polls have suggested the Conservatives were heading toward third-party status... what happened?