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Rebranding the UK after the Secession of the Irish Free State
While the secession of (much of) Ireland in the early 1920s has received substantial attention, few have considered the issue of nomenclature before and after the existence of the Irish Free State.
- Devolution
- Sovereignty
- Ireland
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Irish Unification After Brexit?
Irish unity is by no means an inevitable outcome, even if Brexit has thrown a binary choice into sharper focus.
- Sovereignty
- Brexit
- Ireland
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- Constitution
- Parliament
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Beveridge at 80: Learning the Right Lessons
Those calling for a ‘new Beveridge’ should take inspiration from his spirit of permanent endeavour, instead of treating his welfare reforms like a blueprint.
- Health, Education & Welfare
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Review: One Party After Another. The Disruptive Life of Nigel Farage, by Michael Crick
Few readers will change their minds about Farage, yet even the most dedicated ‘Leavers’ may find their idol more flawed than they had supposed.
- Brexit
- Populism
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History has Uncomfortable Lessons for Those Trying to Shake off the Mid-Term Blues
It is very difficult indeed to gain a working majority for a full term, and then secure a further working majority for a further full term.
- Conservative Party
- Political Parties
- Elections & Campaigning
- Labour Party
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- Political Parties
- Populism
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Harry and Meghan Shine a Light on Monarchy, and its Demands
As Harry and Meghan have shown, opting out is easier said than done.
- Constitution
- Sovereignty
- Media
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How Did the “World’s Most Successful Sports Academy” Come to be Shut Down?
The Sports Council called Haringey Cricket College the “world’s most successful sports academy”. So how did the college, which produced so many world class black cricketers, come to be shut down?
- Racism & Antisemitism
- Sport
