Government & Parliament
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Britain Needs a Written Constitution – And Can't Wait for Parliament to Write One
Confronting the constitutional challenges Britain will face once it reasserts its political independence from the EU.
- Constitution
- Parliament
- Brexit
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How the Right Undermined the State (and How the Left Let it Happen)
While the right attacks the state, the left has abandoned it without really thinking its position through. This pincer movement impacts negatively on us all.
- Political Parties
- Equality
- Progressive Politics
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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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Why we Shouldn’t Expect Too Much From Prime Ministers
Anthony King thought and wrote a great deal about British prime ministers and political leadership.
- Parliament
- Brexit
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Our Brexit Preferences are Far More Complex Than Politicians Allow For
Political rhetoric loves a dichotomy. But do the views of the public mirror those of the politicians?
- Brexit
- Identity Politics
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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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Become a Politician: Normal People Need Not Apply
People who run for political office are strange.
- Parliament
- Health, Education & Welfare
- Equality
