Political Ideas
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Liberty After Neoliberalism
The Covid pandemic has raised hard questions about liberty and the role of the state – and many Conservatives have been discomfited by the answers that their own government has given.
- Conservative Party
- Political Parties
- Constitution
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Corbynism and its Aftermath
What are we to make of Corbyn's legacy? A selection of our authors explore Corbynism as a political phenomenon – moving beyond both uncritical adulation and incurious dismissal.
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"Equality has Always Been Conditional on Being a Particular Kind of Human": Interview with Anne Phillips
Anya Pearson interviews Professor Anne Phillips, one of the most distinguished political theorists of our time, on what it would mean to have genuinely unconditional equality in society.
- Equality
- Progressive Politics
- Human Rights
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The Slow Radicalisation that Helped the Taliban to Victory
How widespread radicalisation through mosques, madrassas, educational institutions and even state universities both directly and indirectly contributed to the Taliban’s victory.
- Feminism & Gender
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The Forward March of Devolution Halted
Progressive unionism requires a Labour Party capable of winning more seats in England, Scotland and Wales—and of reaching out to others who share a progressive unionist agenda.
- Devolution
- Constitution
- Brexit
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Review: What's In It For Me? Self-Interest and Political Difference, by Thomas Prosser
By demonstrating that all political viewpoints are essentially rooted in self-interest, this book will invite reflection, reconciliation and a better understanding of the common good.
- Political Parties
- Brexit
- Populism
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Why do Some Women Call Themselves ‘Politically Homeless’?
There are three main drivers behind such statements: Brexit, allegations of Labour Party anti-Semitism, and current plans to reform the Gender Recognition Act (GRA).
- Elections & Campaigning
- Brexit
- Feminism & Gender
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European Monarchies: Guardians of Democracy?
Four out of the top five democracies in the world are monarchies. Can constitutional monarchy and democracy can be complementary rather than conflicting notions?
- Constitution
- Sovereignty
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A Crisis for Devolution?
To see the value of devolution, especially in the current crisis, it is worth remembering why it was introduced in the first place.
- Devolution
- Covid-19
