Tories out, Labour in? Reproachment with Europe and the Parthenon Marbles

In a dramatic twist that could only be scripted in the hallowed halls of Westminster, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has thrown the political gauntlet down with the flair of a Victorian gentleman duelist. His audacious call for a general election has not only blindsided his opposition but sent ripples through his own cabinet, marking what could be the largest political wager of his tenure.

As the Continent dives into its own electoral escapades, back in Blighty, the Tories seem poised on the precipice of political purgatory. After enjoying the reins of power in three dominant decades post-war - 1950 to 1965, 1979 to 1997, and our current streak starting 2010 - the Conservatives' grip on governance is showing signs of serious slippage. Indications are aplenty: A notable number of Conservative MPs are bowing out, not wishing to stand in what may be an historic overhaul. The...