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A Second Brexit Referendum: The Generation Game
A once in a generation decision would benefit from the two-round scrutiny that accompanies normal legislation.
- Elections & Campaigning
- Brexit
- Voting systems
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Is the Current Political Climate Giving Small Parties a Stronger Voice in the House of Commons?
Traditionally, smaller parties have faced challenges when trying to get airtime in the House of Commons. But is there evidence that is changing?
- Political Parties
- Parliament
- Brexit
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A Second Brexit Referendum: The Myth of Popular Sovereignty
Brexit is an issue that combines the need for urgent practical decision making with profound questions about the value and meaning of democracy.
- Sovereignty
- Parliament
- Brexit
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A Second Brexit Referendum: The Problem of Constitutional Agency
The process of the leaving the EU by itself does not settle the question of the future relationship.
- Parliament
- Brexit
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Sovereignty, Delusion, and the Economics of Brexit
Most Brexit calculations ignore intangible and often immeasurable aspects of Britain’s geo-strategic power.
- Sovereignty
- Brexit
- Trade
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The Productivity Puzzle in Public Service Reform
The UK appears to be less efficient and effective than its neighbours.
- Health, Education & Welfare
- Equality
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Crowd Control: The New Politics of Population Growth
Fretting about world population growth has become politically risky over recent decades. Yet numbers are still rising.
- Environment & Climate Change
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The Planetary Health Diet Isn’t Much Use to People Living in Food Poverty
The high cost of this earth-friendly diet could be out of this world for many people.
- Health, Education & Welfare
- Environment & Climate Change
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Treating the Stansted 15 as Terrorists is Part of a Worrying Trend
Peaceful, non-violent protest is a vital part of our democracy.
- Civil Service & Bureaucracy
- Courts
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Is it Too Late to Save Local News From the Spike?
When did you last pick up a copy of your local paper? Not recently? You’re not the only one.
- Media
