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A Second Scottish Independence Referendum: Should the Diaspora get a Vote?
Two online surveys showed considerable divergence on how to define eligibility for diaspora voting rights.
- Elections & Campaigning
- Voting systems
- Scotland
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Harry and Meghan Shine a Light on Monarchy, and its Demands
The monarchy is a gilded cage, and it is understandable if sometimes the inhabitants might want to escape.
- Constitution
- Sovereignty
- Media
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What can the Basque Country Teach the UK About Levelling up?
How have devolved powers been used to transform and sustain the economy in one of the most economically successful regions in Europe: the Basque Country?
- Devolution
- Trade
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Why Strike Ballots are Undemocratic
New legislation governing strike ballots now requires that a majority of members vote. This has some surprising consequences.
- Work & Trade Unions
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Labour's ‘Everyday Economy’: Why, How, and for Whom?
Does the Labour party have the appetite to turn ideas of the 'everyday economy' into a broader agenda for structural reform?
- Work & Trade Unions
- Equality
- Labour Party
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The Pandemic Brought the Vulnerabilities of Local Government into Sharp Focus
What were the responses of local government during the pandemic? What do these responses reveal about the resilience of local government?
- Covid-19
- Health, Education & Welfare
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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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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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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
