Author Archives: pws

A friend asked me a question about the election results. She wanted to know why there was such a big difference between the share of votes and the number of seats won. She sent this picture: There’s not a huge … Continue reading →

There were predictions that Labour would get 410 seats. In the end, they exceeded that. The votes did not increase, but the seats did. In truth, people just wanted rid of the Conservatives. People feel let down for many reasons. … Continue reading →

Today in the UK is election day. If you have been here for more than a few hours, you will already be bored with the non-stop coverage. But not as bored as we are. It will soon be over, and … Continue reading →