Parliament
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Orientation and Training for New MPs in Canada and the UK
Orientation and training for new MPs is of vital importance in helping them to make the transition from electoral candidates to elected members.
- Elections & Campaigning
- Parliament
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Politics Has Turned Nasty. We Need a Return to Civility
We have to give people a feeling that democracy can deliver for them after a long period of it failing to do so.
- Parliament
- Brexit
- Labour Party
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A Second Brexit Referendum: Democracy as Discovery
Look before you leap is a good principle. Vote twice in order to confirm is equally good.
- Elections & Campaigning
- Parliament
- Brexit
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Is the Current Political Climate Giving Small Parties a Stronger Voice in the House of Commons?
Traditionally, smaller parties have faced challenges when trying to get airtime in the House of Commons. But is there evidence that is changing?
- Political Parties
- Parliament
- Brexit
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A Second Brexit Referendum: The Myth of Popular Sovereignty
Brexit is an issue that combines the need for urgent practical decision making with profound questions about the value and meaning of democracy.
- Sovereignty
- Parliament
- Brexit
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A Second Brexit Referendum: The Problem of Constitutional Agency
The process of the leaving the EU by itself does not settle the question of the future relationship.
- Parliament
- Brexit
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"Recognition Alone is Not Enough": Interview with Jacqui Smith
Anya Pearson interviews the British broadcaster, political commentator and former Labour Party politician.
- Parliament
- Feminism & Gender
- Labour Party
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Two Things John Major and Theresa May Have in Common
With the benefit of hindsight and the observation of contemporary events, we can make specific comparisons.
- Conservative Party
- 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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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
