U.K. voters rejected the ruling Conservatives in two special elections, reflecting anger over inflation, high taxes and creaking public services
Core inflation is rising in the U.K. while falling in other big economies like the U.S. WSJ’s Anna Hirtenstein explains why, and how it affects Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s goal of halving inflation by the end of 2023. Illustration: Daniel Orton/WSJ
LONDON—The U.K.’s ruling Conservative Party lost special elections in two of its strongholds as voters expressed anger with acould face in a general election next year.Continue reading your article with
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