The Day David Cameron's Luck Ran Out

The transcript discusses the political landscape in the UK, focusing on the perceived disconnect between traditional political figures like Blair and the working class, as well as the inability of left-wing leaders like Corbyn to mobilize voters. It highlights the failure of markets and bookies to predict the public's sentiment towards the EU and the political elite, emphasizing the gap between economic rationality and public opinion. The discussion also touches on the broader implications of these misjudgments for European integration and the political center-left.

What was a significant issue faced by the Labour Party under Jeremy Corbyn's leadership?

• Strong connection with working-class voters

• Inability to mobilize working-class voters

• Support for European integration

• Successful economic policies

What was one reason markets and bookies failed to predict the UK election results accurately?

• They ignored the polls completely

• They focused too much on international opinions

• They underestimated the public's dissatisfaction with the EU

• They relied on outdated economic data

What did the markets and bookies primarily rely on to make their predictions?

• Historical election data

• Public speeches

• Economic forecasts

• Polls and general mood

How did the markets view the British economy before the election?

• As unstable and risky

• As unpredictable

• As doing reasonably well

• As declining rapidly

What assumption did the markets make about the British public's voting behavior?

• That they would follow celebrity endorsements

• That they would vote based on international trends

• That they would prioritize economic stability

• That they would ignore political campaigns