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Why the Conservatives' Bond with Business is Weaker than Ever
The Conservatives' strategy is to build on Brexit by reaching for nationalistic excuses in the face of economic disruption, leaving its traditional allies in the business community fuming.
- Conservative Party
- Immigration
- Work & Trade Unions
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The Slow Radicalisation that Helped the Taliban to Victory
How widespread radicalisation through mosques, madrassas, educational institutions and even state universities both directly and indirectly contributed to the Taliban’s victory.
- Feminism & Gender
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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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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
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In Defence of 'Elitism'
It is time to stand up and be proud of elitism: to uphold the arts, expertise, the fourth estate, and the democratic establishment for the benefit of all.
- Brexit
- Health, Education & Welfare
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Scotland: A More European people?
Europeanism is not in the original DNA of the Scottish National Party. Yet the now-ruling SNP is reconnecting with an old European allegiance as an alternative to being part of the UK. Is this alternative feasible?
- Devolution
- Brexit
- Scotland
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Beware Economists Bearing Policy Proposals
The 2011 Dilnot Commission proposed a cap on long-term care costs. Now that Andrew Dilnot is back on the airwaves defending the cap, it is opportune to explore the problem once more.
- Trade
- Equality
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Sovereignty, Legislative Supremacy and Devolution
There are two possible interpretations of the sovereignty of parliament: parliamentary sovereignty and parliamentary legislative supremacy. A failure to appreciate this distinction obfuscates constitutional debates.
- Devolution
- Sovereignty
- Parliament
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Why the Protocol in Ireland and Northern Ireland is a Complex Political Challenge
The protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland proved to be the trickiest element of the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement to negotiate.
- Devolution
- Brexit
- Ireland
