As Britain approaches the general election on July 4, the nation’s political landscape is dominated by the dismal track record of the ruling Conservative Party and the diminishing economic prospects facing the United Kingdom. After 14 years of Conservative rule, the Tories are likely to lose power. However, the monumental task of cleaning up the mess they have left behind will require honest and courageous leadership.

The economic decline under the Conservative Party is stark. Since the 2008 financial crisis, which erupted 18 months before former Prime Minister David Cameron took office, wage growth has stagnated, reaching its lowest point since the Napoleonic Wars. Although Cameron inherited significant economic challenges from his Labour predecessors, the subsequent Tory administrations exacerbated these issues with severe austerity measures. Public spending dropped from 44% of GDP in 2007-08 to approximately 38% in 2019, leading to reductions in vital public services, from defense and policing to education and local governments. These cuts contributed to significant sociopolitical upheavals, particularly concerning public-sector pay.

In addition to economic woes, the UK has been rocked by two major scandals under Conservative rule. The Post........

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