Will the Trump-supporting UK right share in his ignominy? No, it’s too dishonest for that | Polly Toynbee
Summary
Polly Toynbee argues that recent election results in several countries should not be taken as proof that voters have rejected Donald Trump’s politics, and says economic pressures may explain some shifts in support. She examines the implications for UK politics, where Andy Burnham has highlighted the cost of living and linked it to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, while warning that economic shocks could hurt the government.Key Facts
- The article cites recent election results in Serbia, Hungary and Brazil, and refers to Israel as an upcoming political test.
- Toynbee says voters elected Donald Trump twice despite his conduct and policies, including his actions after the 2020 election and his support for Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
- The article says Kansas elected its first Democratic senator since 1932, two years after voting for Trump.
- Toynbee suggests economic concerns, including blocked supplies of fertilizer and fossil fuels through the Strait of Hormuz, may have influenced voters in Kansas.
- Andy Burnham said the cost of living was a central focus of his first three months in Downing Street and linked price pressures to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.
- The article reports that Burnham has offered payments of £45 and £100 to ease financial pressures, and anticipates higher energy bills and possible interest-rate increases.
- Rob Ford warns that economic crashes can damage leaders’ standing and says incumbency tends to weigh on leaders.
- The article says recent UK figures showed gains in growth, productivity, investment and wages, although wages rose only slightly faster than inflation.
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