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The laws around protest have rarely been tougher – so we have to wonder why the government is seeking more power by redefining what extremism means.
The UK does not allow itself enough room for the public investment necessary for growth.
Labour’s Muslim vote is concentrated in safe seats – but with an electoral mountain to climb, no contest can be taken for granted.
Two new polls also have Labor ahead of the Coalition on a two-party preferred measure.
The strike saw different political factions uniting, which eventually led to a more collaborative form of politics in Wales.
It may not be an election winner but the budget contained multiple traps for Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves.
When Liz Truss blames shadowy elitists for her failings as prime minister, she is leaning into a tried-and-tested formula.
A short history of reducing tax burdens and winning elections.
The result sends a message to Keir Starmer about Labour’s relationship with Muslim voters.
Extremists benefit when we use euphemisms that confer on them an air of legitimacy.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has suspended the MP over his comments about Sadiq Khan but has conspicuously failed to acknowledge the Islamophobia at the heart of the scandal.
There is no manual for a job at the top of government but a few golden rules are largely agreed upon by those who have experienced ministerial life.
Ahead of the Dunkley byelection on March 2, Labor takes a hit in key polls, but Anthony Albanese’s personal approval is still ahead of Peter Dutton’s.
When parliament blocked a radical MP from taking his seat in parliament, Burke warned that ignoring the people’s democratic will could have disastrous consequences.
Instead of voting on a ceasefire, the House of Commons descended into furious arguments between MPs and the speaker.
Disillusioned Conservative voters have had a string of opportunities to make their voices heard.
Just as the UK looks set to return to grown up politics, everyone else is installing radicals.
Youtube ads are money well spent – but smart campaigns will also target Twitch and Mumsnet.
Keir Starmer’s flagship climate change pledge has already been cut back significantly since 2021.
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Paul Whiteley is a Friend of The Conversation.Professor, Department of Government, University of Essex
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Founding Director of the Sir Bernard Crick Centre for the Public Understanding of Politics, University of Sheffield
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Associate Tutor in Politics and Social Sciences, Edge Hill University
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Professor of Politics & International Studies, The Open University
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Professor of Politics, Queen Mary University of London
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Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Manchester
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Ashbel Smith Professor, School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences, University of Texas at Dallas
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