Jul 4
Labour Wins Landslide — Keir Starmer PM
Labour won 411 seats — the biggest majority since 1997. The Conservatives were reduced to 121 seats, their worst-ever result. Keir Starmer became PM. 14 years of Tory rule ended.
🇬🇧United Kingdom · 20s
Labour Returns
Starmer's landslide, Taylor Swift, and the end of 14 years of Tory rule.
What happened
4 milestones of 2024
Jul-Aug
Southport Attack and Riots
Three girls were killed in a knife attack at a dance class in Southport. Misinformation online sparked far-right riots across England and Northern Ireland.
Child murder and racist violence — honor the victims, condemn the violence
Jun-Aug
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour UK Dates
Taylor Swift played 15 dates across Edinburgh, Liverpool, Cardiff, and London. Economic impact estimated at £1 billion. Friendship bracelets everywhere.
Jan
Post Office Scandal — Mr Bates vs The Post Office
ITV's drama about the Horizon IT scandal became the most-watched show of the year. Sub-postmasters wrongly convicted. National outrage led to new legislation.
What was playing
70% local · 30% international
What was in cinemas
Gladiator II
Ridley Scott — British director's sequel. Paul Mescal takes on Rome.
Wicked
Jon M. Chu — Broadway blockbuster. Ariana Grande. UK cinemas packed.
Blitz
Steve McQueen — Wartime London. British cinema at its most powerful.
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat — Major UK release — TMDB 7.1
Civil War
Alex Garland — Major UK release — TMDB 6.8
What was on TV
Mr Bates vs The Post Office
Jan 2024 — ITV drama that changed the law. Television as justice.
Baby Reindeer
2024 — Netflix. Richard Gadd's true-ish story. The most talked-about show.
Shogun
2024 — Disney+. Japanese historical epic. British audiences captivated.
How much things cost
Currency: GBP
Pint of milk60p
Pint of bitter£5.00
Average house£285,000
Litre of petrol£1.42
Inflation: 2.5%
Cost of living crisis easing but mortgages still high. Labour inherited a struggling economy.
Then vs. Now
Inflation-adjusted values
Pint of milkONS
2024 (GBP)
60p
→
Today's value (£)
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Pint of bitterBBPA
2024 (GBP)
£5.00
→
Today's value (£)
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Average houseONS
2024 (GBP)
£285,000
→
Today's value (£)
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Litre of petrolRAC
2024 (GBP)
£1.42
→
Today's value (£)
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Technology
AI assistants
ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini became daily tools for millions.
Apple Vision Pro
Spatial computing arrived (at £3,499).
EV charging
Electric vehicle infrastructure expanding across the UK.
Pop Culture
Fashion
Brat greenQuiet luxuryCoquette bowsCherry red
Slang
Brat— Confident, unapologetic energy (Charli XCX)
Demure— Very mindful, very cutesy
Ate— Absolutely nailed it
Behavior
- Mr Bates vs The Post Office showed TV could still change the law
- Friendship bracelets (Taylor Swift) crossed all age groups
- The far-right riots after Southport shocked the nation
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