May loses gamble, media eats humble pie


HATS, crow and humble pie. These are what British political commentators, who got their forecasts on the June 8 snap general election utterly wrong, are eating these days.

British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservative Party held a 17-seat majority in parliament when she took over the helm from David Cameron in July last year.

Save 30% and win Bosch appliances! More Info

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Opinion , M. Veera Pandiyan , columnist

Next In Columnists

Rory’s simplicity and the curious case of Viktor
A Raya for all Malaysians
Be more than mere bystanders in AI revolution
This is the time to respect one another
Will Liverpool hold on or can Arsenal pull off a miracle?
Test of self-discipline
Navigating the challenges of delayed ejaculation
Getting it right
Walking the talk in the Palestine cause
Riding the political roller coaster

Others Also Read