Paul Goodman, CH
The formula for Conservative election victories in modern times has been to start with the southern middle classes, and then work northwards (geographically) and downwards (demographically). Under this formula, the Party would usually hold, say, Tynemouth. It might occasionally win Darlington, for example as it did in the first great Thatcher landslide of 1983. It would never stand an earthly in Blyth Valley. We choose an example from the North East, but there are parallels elsewhere.
Lord Ashcroft, Conservative Home
I surveyed over 13,000 people on election day who had already cast their vote to help understand how this extraordinary result came about. The results show who voted for whom, and why.
Martin Kettle, Guardian
It looks like a triumph for Boris Johnson, and an epochal collapse for Jeremy Corbyn's Labour, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle
James Forsyth, Spectator
Boris Johnson has won one of the most spectacular election victories in recent British political history. He has broken the deadlock that has gripped British politics since the 2017 election, winning
Jeff Spross, The Week
What's in the deal Trump struck with Democrats to revise NAFTA? Here are a few good things.
Hal Brands, Bloomberg View
A fresh doctrine pluralism aims to help allies and friends balance Beijing in the Indo-Pacific.
