Good morning, and happy Independence Day to those who are celebrating. We're covering the British election, with help from Mark Landler, our London bureau chief. Also: President Biden's troubles. Plus: Why "Ode to Joy" sounds as wonderful as ever.
Britons head to the polls
Britain votes today after a campaign that featured the same ingredients as other elections across Europe and the Americas: frustrated voters eager to reject the status quo, a deeply discredited government and a dash of populism. But Britain is likely to emerge from the election as an outlier. While the electorates in other countries are shifting to the right, British voters are expected to evict the Conservative-led government after 14 years, in favor of the center-left Labour Party — zigging while others zag. The Conservatives, or Tories, have presided over a tumultuous era that began with David Cameron in 2010. It included harsh budget cuts after the financial crisis of 2008; the Brexit vote of 2016; the Covid pandemic; and a revolving door of prime ministers. For many, it has come to seem like a circus that now needs to leave town. Beyond the constant drama, Labour politicians charge that the Conservatives have broken Britain, including starving its revered National Health Service. Other experts note that Britain's departure from the E.U. has slowed trade and handicapped economic growth. Yet Labour's priorities don't seem all that different from those of the current government, which is no accident. Labour rejects the Tories less for the substance of their policies than for their hapless governance. It hopes to win over the many voters who are fed up with Conservative rule without frightening the ones who distrusted the tax-and-spend left. Polls suggest the plan is working. Labour has led the Conservatives by double digits in polls for more than 18 months. The current Labour leader, Keir Starmer, has positioned himself as a plausible substitute for Sunak — a change agent but hardly a left-wing revolutionary. For more
Biden scrambles to save his candidacyPresident Biden was fighting for his political future yesterday, confiding in close allies that he understands that he may not be able to salvage his candidacy if he cannot convince voters that he is up to the job after a disastrous debate performance last week. A new poll showed that Donald Trump had widened his advantage in the race, as concerns about whether Biden was fit enough to serve as an effective president grew more widespread. As speculation swirled about the future of the Democratic ticket, Biden had lunch with his vice president, Kamala Harris, before huddling with Democratic governors. An increasingly vocal contingent of Democrats are calling on Biden to restore the public's faith in his cognitive capacity. Related:
Even if you don't know all of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, you probably recognize its finale, the "Ode to Joy." Written 200 years ago, with easily hummable, simple phrases that use the same techniques you hear in a Taylor Swift hit today, it's a supranational anthem with a vision of unity and peace, writes Joshua Barone. Lives lived: Robert Towne, who won an Oscar for writing Roman Polanski's "Chinatown," died at 89.
How competitive eaters down dozens of hot dogsToday, titans of competitive eating will take part in the Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, an Independence Day tradition in the U.S. Most of these would-be champions aren't professionals, but passionate amateurs. Some have stretched their stomachs with vast quantities of food or liquid. They might use the Solomon Method — think King Solomon — which calls for snapping a dog in half before eating it. It may just come down to willpower: The body doesn't want to eat 72 hot dogs, and so the drive to overcome that instinct must come from within. We hope you've enjoyed this newsletter, which is made possible through subscriber support. Subscribe to The New York Times.
Cook: Celebrate July 4 or just a summer day with this berries and cream sheet cake. Connect: This is our favorite relationship advice of 2024 so far. Experience: Spend 36 hours in Dublin. Travel: What to do when you test positive for Covid-19 ahead of a vacation. Listen: Take five minutes to fall in love with the jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter. Play the Spelling Bee. And here are today's Mini Crossword and Wordle. You can find all our puzzles here. That's it for today's briefing. See you tomorrow. — Natasha Reach Natasha and the team at briefing@nytimes.com.
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