Shutdowns are a uniquely American drama − in the UK, it's just not Parliament's cup of tea
- Written by Garret Martin, Senior Professorial Lecturer, Co-Director Transatlantic Policy Center, American University School of International Service
The obligatory showing of the red briefcase containing budget details is as exciting as it gets in the U.K.Rob Welham/Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesWhen it comes to shutdowns, the U.S. is very much an exception rather than the rule.
Save for a last-minute spending deal in Congress on Oct. 1, 2023, hundreds of...





