Cameron instigates a new phase of British history that could spell disaster for the EU.
The general election held in Great Britain on 7 May, which returned a Conservative majority on 37% of the ticket, not only establishes Cameronism as a political force to be reckoned with but also ushers forth a momentous and potentially disastrous phase in the United Kingdom’s history. Sustained by a weak Tory majority and a modest economic recovery, the newly divided country risks being driven onto the rocks of constitutional crisis by an embittered and embattled electorate.
Although Cameron’s re-election has been hailed as a triumph, to a large extent this has been due to its unexpectedness. The fact that it is the first time in 23 years that a Conservative prime minister commands a majority, however scant, in Parliament, speaks volumes as to the nature of that success. Simply put, the vote is heavily fractured and the British political establishment is suffering as a result. The first-past-the-post system is largely responsible for softening the blow and creating the illusion of continuity.
The last few years have seen the main parties stand by helplessly as those on the fringes chipped away at their consensus. Since 2011, UKIP has gone from being a predominantly Southern, Tory concern to a cross-party nuisance. In 2013, it was the first non-traditional party to win a national election. This year it performed in line with expectations, winning 13% of the vote despite returning only one MP to Parliament.
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Cameron instigates a new phase of British history that could spell disaster for the EU.
The general election held in Great Britain on 7 May, which returned a Conservative majority on 37% of the ticket, not only establishes Cameronism as a political force to be reckoned with but also ushers forth a momentous and potentially disastrous phase in the United Kingdom’s history. Sustained by a weak Tory majority and a modest economic recovery, the newly divided country risks being driven onto the rocks of constitutional crisis by an embittered and embattled electorate.
