Signs of economic recovery may have nudged the UK prime minister, Rishi Sunak, towards a July 4 election.
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Economic analysis may have influenced the date of the election – but this kind of diagnostic approach could be more widely adopted when it comes to forming policies.
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A vote for Khan appears potentially more readily transferable to the other main candidates than a vote for Hall.
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As technology has advanced, AI-generated deepfakes have become more convincing.
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Disillusioned Conservative voters have had a string of opportunities to make their voices heard.
A sigh of relief for Rishi Sunak, celebrating with Uxbridge’s newly-elected Conservative MP, Steve Tuckwell.
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More byelections could be on the way.
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The prime minister is popular, his party is not. Which is more important as we head towards the next election?
Jeremy Corbyn speaks to constituents in 2017.
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Newcomers have in fact proven much more successful at running as independents than big name politicians.
A healthy democracy needs widespread, equal voting.
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If you give people the right to vote earlier in life, they are more likely to build a lasting habit.
Busloads of voters were stopped by police on the way to place their ballots during the Brazilian election.
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Laws making it more difficult to vote are being introduced around the democratic world, an expert says.
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The economic turmoil from Liz Truss’s growth plan is causing unease among Conservative MPs.
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A new prime minister is in place – but is now a good time to go to the polls?
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The likely next prime minister is focusing on tax cuts to solve inflation.
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The minister revolt against Boris Johnson wasn’t anti-democratic - it’s representative democracy in action.
Is Johnson in danger?
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Byelection defeats in Tiverton and Honiton and Wakefield will have shaken some Conservative MPs.
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There are good reasons to call off a vote during a pandemic – but other good reasons to push ahead.
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Only 2% of children have the skills needed to identify a credible news story.
Most major businesses in the UK want closer ties with the EU.
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The Conservatives and Labour have two radically distinct visions – but both propose widespread interruption to ‘business as usual’.
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Young people have registered to vote in record numbers. Here are three things every young person can do to change the election.
Jeremy Corbyn tries to rebuild Labour’s support in the East Midlands.
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Years of austerity and growing inequality has left parts of the UK disenfranchised and frustrated.
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Ever wondered why there are always so many people in the undecided column in an election poll?