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Labour, the Unions and Proportional Representation
What are the origins and evolution of the push for PR, focussing on the trade unions?
- Constitution
- Work & Trade Unions
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The Fundamentals of Public Ownership: Learning from UK Historical Experience and Recent Scottish Policy
The frontier of public ownership will remain politically contentious, but pressures to extend it will continue to be founded on arguments rooted in the failure of private ownership.
- Work & Trade Unions
- Scotland
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Growthmanship in the Twenty-First Century
Both Labour and the Tories are giving high priority to increasing the growth rate. But does past experience suggest this is a sensible strategy?
- Elections & Campaigning
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Unlocking the Pensions Debate: The Origins and Future of the ‘Triple Lock’
The triple lock isn't perfect; but, alongside other policies, it has boosted pensioner incomes and helped make the broader UK pension system more sustainable.
- Health, Education & Welfare
- Equality
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Why the Civil Service is Failing – and What to do About it
The working relationship between ministers and civil servants has become dysfunctional.
- Civil Service & Bureaucracy
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US Republicans and the New Fusionism
The content and character of US Republicanism has changed.
- Elections & Campaigning
- Populism
- USA
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Should the Prime Minister Sit in the House of Lords?
There is nothing to prevent a prime minister from sitting in the House of Lords, and it could offer several concrete advantages.
- Constitution
- Parliament
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The Road to Victory Runs Through Scotland? Prospects for Labour in the Post-Sturgeon Era
Is it time for an new era for Scottish Labour?
- Scotland
- Labour Party
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Greece: The Return of the Right
Why both Syriza and PASOK, together with the centre right, are responsible for opening up a massive political space for the development of the extreme right in Greece.
- Political Parties
- Populism
- Racism & Antisemitism
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From Donald Dewar to Humza Yousaf: The Role of Scotland’s First Ministers and the Importance of Political Leadership
The establishment of the Scottish Parliament created new institutions and a political environment which has had lasting implications.
- Elections & Campaigning
- Scotland
