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5 Questions this American has about UK politics in 2021
I got my start, as both a blogger and professional writer, covering British politics. Even though I am an American, my heart lies in Westminster. I am fascinated by the workings of Parliament, its traditions, its history, and of course the many people — from MPs to spads to mandarins to journalists — who make it work. Or not work, as the case may be.
However, I’ve not had much time to devote to Westminster lately. For those of you who just emerged from the rock under which you live, the US just had what is without a doubt the most important election of my lifetime. That, coupled with a pandemic throwing a spanner in everything from work to play to mental health, has meant my attention has been focused much closer to home. As such, I have not written nearly as much about British politics as I would have liked.
The new year means a new start, though, and I want to look back towards the UK in 2021. Before I do, though, I need you all to bring me up to speed. Think of this as the sort of EastEnders omnibus the BBC used to show at the weekend, or a Big Brother best bits of 2020, except they’re all horrible and Davina McCall has been replaced by Priti Patel with a blue passport and deportation papers.
Anyway, I have a few questions. If my British readers could answer these, I would be very much obliged.
