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The Conservative Party are at the Brink of a Civil War. What Might Happen Next?
Some thought after the 2016 referendum that the Conservatives had resolved their split over Europe. In fact, there may be worse to come.
- Conservative Party
- Elections & Campaigning
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As Tory Brexiters Resign, the Labour Leadership Should Reconsider a People’s Vote
Labour may very soon may have to face the EU negotiators, and It is better to do so with the people (and People’s Vote) on its side.
- Conservative Party
- Elections & Campaigning
- Brexit
- Labour Party
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There is More Political Space for a Liberal Immigration Policy Than Ever
One lesson of Powell is that alarmism about immigration always ends up redounding to the discredit of its exponents.
- Immigration
- Brexit
- Racism & Antisemitism
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Behind the Rhetoric, Universities Are Still Too White
Universities use mechanisms to protect white privilege and maintain their power.
- Health, Education & Welfare
- Equality
- Racism & Antisemitism
- Decolonisation
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The Future of Northern Ireland Hangs in the Balance
One thing Northern Ireland has always shown is that change too quickly leads to social upheaval and serious violence.
- Brexit
- Ireland
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The Localism Renaissance
Done properly, an agenda focused on localising and democratising public services wherever possible holds powerful possibilities.
- Devolution
- Equality
- Labour Party
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What the Irish Abortion Referendum Means for Northern Ireland
The focus has immediately turned to Northern Ireland, where abortion laws are amongst the strictest in Europe.
- Health, Education & Welfare
- Feminism & Gender
- Ireland
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An Existentialist Perspective on Tribal Politics
To rely on the tribe, and the spokespeople therein, to think and act for us, means giving up ourselves, our independence, and our humanity.
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- Conservative Party
- Parliament
- Brexit
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Trump and the Politics of Armageddon
The protests, related violence and killings that were sparked by the American embassy move to Jerusalem is unlikely to shift hard-line Christian opinion about Israel
- Populism
- Media
- USA
