Political change is hard work

The recent elections in the UK and France have shown how ordinary people express dissatisfaction with how their country is run. Seen here are French President Emmanuel Macron (left) and Britain’s PM Keir Starmer. Photo: Stefan Rousseau/Pool/AFP

One word that keeps cropping up in the political narrative, especially when elections are held, is “change”. Many want change in the way their country is run so they can feel better. However, change rarely happens because those who want change want others to change but resent being told they also must change if things...