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People walk alone the street in Dartford, London, Wednesday, June 12, 2024.Distrust saturates the campaign trails in the United States and Great Britain like the dense summer heat as each country, rooted in the Magna Carta, revolution and a "special relationship," hurtle toward democratic elections. Brits go to the polls July 4 -- as Americans celebrate their independence with barbeques and fireworks ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November. In both places, voters articulated a striking lack of optimism that the winners will represent their wishes. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

American and British voters share deep roots. In 2024, they distrust their own leaders, too

British and American voters are going to the polls the same year for the first time in more than three decades

By Laurie Kellman And Christine Fernando
Published - Jun 30, 2024, 01:07 AM ET
Last Updated - Jun 30, 2024, 01:07 AM EDT

DARTFORD, England (AP) — Distrust has settled over the campaign trails in the United States and United Kingdom ahead of July 4 like a soggy summer haze.

On that day, British voters will choose a new Parliament in an election expected to finish with a Labour government after 14 years under the Conservatives. Americans across the pond, deeply polarized by the rematch between Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump, will mark Independence Day in something resembling unity with barbeques and fireworks ahead of their vote on Nov. 5.

There’s much to celebrate on the Fourth of July for the world’s biggest democracy and the venerable kingdom that gave rise to it, 248 years after they split and set off on slow, troubled journeys toward granting all citizens the right to vote. Both remain rooted in the Magna Carta, the English document signed in 1215. It set in writing the idea that leaders — including kings, presidents and their governments — are not above the law. The nations have become close friends and stalwart allies.

That’s how it started.

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