After Canada and Australia, could Donald Trump really be the saviour of centre-left politics?

theguardian.comPublished: 5/6/2025

Summary

Pierre Poilievre and Peter Dutton, once leading in national elections, found themselves out of government after losing seats they held for decades. Both parties struggled despite initial strong polling, with voters gravitating toward centre-left options. Experts disagree over whether Donald Trump’s influence was significant or merely a distraction during the election campaigns.