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The 2021 Metro Mayors Elections: Localism Rebooted?
A new political institution has been added to subnational governance in England: ‘metro mayors’. What is their evolving role, and in what way – if at all – are they making an impact?
- Elections & Campaigning
- Devolution
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Where Next for Conservatism? The New Political Divide is Age
The capacity to appeal to both the principles of freedom and belonging whilst shifting the balance between them is key to the long-term political success of the Conservatives.
- Conservative Party
- Equality
- Progressive Politics
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Labour and the Patriot Game
The Labour Party has recently been advised to let the electorate know it is proud to be British. So what opportunities exist for Labour in the patriot game?
- Sovereignty
- Labour Party
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The Forward March of Devolution Halted
Progressive unionism requires a Labour Party capable of winning more seats in England, Scotland and Wales—and of reaching out to others who share a progressive unionist agenda.
- Devolution
- Constitution
- Brexit
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Review: Labours of Love. The Crisis of Care, by Madeleine Bunting
The overwhelming significance of Labours of Love is the compelling passion Bunting brings to her case for confronting our careless world. It is a crucial document for our time.
- Political Parties
- Covid-19
- Progressive Politics
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English Devolution and Covid
If local government is to drive the economic recovery, overcome regional inequalities and provide better public services, the Treasury will have to enable greater fiscal autonomy.
- Devolution
- Covid-19
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Review: What's In It For Me? Self-Interest and Political Difference, by Thomas Prosser
By demonstrating that all political viewpoints are essentially rooted in self-interest, this book will invite reflection, reconciliation and a better understanding of the common good.
- Political Parties
- Brexit
- Populism
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Why we Need Data on Both Sex and Gender Identity
Sex is a fundamental demographic and explanatory variable, yet in recent years, sex has been overwritten by gender identity across a range of data collection exercises.
- Feminism & Gender
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The Politics of Power and of Support: Introduction to an Andrew Gamble Inspired Special Section on the Conservative Party
Andrew Gamble has, from a left perspective, an unmatched depth of insight into the Conservative party over the decades. We asked contributors to this special issue to assess the Conservatives with reference to Gamble's work.
- Conservative Party
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British Politics Beyond the End of History: Marx, Hayek and Andrew Gamble
Although Marxism as an organised force is a shadow of its Cold War heyday, we seem to live in a time when calling someone a Marxist can still inspire a strange political frisson.
- Political Parties
- Progressive Politics
