Parties & Elections

30 May 25

Sortition, Parties and Political Careerism

Are democracies producing a political class of careerists? If so, would parties choosing candidates from their membership by lottery help?

Keith Dowding, William Bosworth and Adriano Giuliani

Political Parties
Equality
Progressive Politics

Parties & Elections | Journal article

09 May 25

German Social Democracy: Hollowed Out But Still (Almost Always) in Government

Another coalition government after the 2025 federal election is likely to undermine the SPD's political standing further.

Jörg Michael Dostal

Political Parties

Parties & Elections | Digested Read

07 Apr 25

Fragmented and Dealigned: The 2024 British General Election and the Rise of Place-Based Politics

The 2024 election exposed a fragmented and marginal map, bequeathing a fragile electoral future, despite the Starmer government's large parliamentary majority.

Will Jennings, Jamie Furlong, Gerry Stoker and Lawrence McKay

Conservative Party
Elections & Campaigning
Populism
Labour Party

Parties & Elections | Digested Read

01 Apr 25

The Contradictions of the Albanese Labor Government in Australia: The Promise and Limits of ‘Thin’ Labourism

Considering the achievements, complexities and contradictions of the Albanese government.

Rob Manwaring and Emily Foley

Elections & Campaigning

Parties & Elections | Digested Read

25 Mar 25

After Biden: Lessons for Labour and the Global Centre-Left from the United States

The failure of former President Biden's extensive economic programme to win support holds important lessons.

Claire Ainsley

USA
Labour Party

Parties & Elections | Digested Read

22 Mar 25

The Populist Playbook: Why Identity Trumps Policy and How Democrats Can Adapt

Why do populist leaders continue to secure electoral victories despite their poor performance when in office?

Andrés Velasco and Daniel Brieba

Populism
USA

Parties & Elections | Digested Read

14 Mar 25

The UK General Election in Scotland: The End of an Era, Age of Ultra-Competition or Interregnum?

The dynamics of Scottish politics are still shaped by competition between Labour and the SNP, anti-incumbency and the question of Scottish independence.

Gerry Hassan