Is Boris Johnson’s prorogation legal? Why Scottish and English judges don’t agree – and why it matters.
The UK Supreme Court’s decision will have profound implications for how and why a prime minister can suspend parliament. [Read now...]
Brexit — How the people are using ‘news avoidance’ to escape the post-truth world of politics.
The political class is tearing itself to pieces, and journalists are making sure we can read all about it. But beyond Westminster, why would people care about things they can do nothing about? [Read now...]
How immigration can make some UK-born residents feel worse off even if they aren’t – New research shows.
It’s not all about the economics – people’s sense of well-being may help explain anti-immigration attitudes. [Read now...]
So, where exactly are we?...
Andy Martin on the Brexit chaos since Boris Johnson took over in Number 10 and where it is likely to lead the country to next. [Read now...]
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PMP EXCLUSIVE
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Opinion, Boris Johnson, Brexit, No-Deal Brexit, Operation Yellowhammer, People's Vote, Prorogation, Revoke Article 50, Second Referendum, Tory Rebels, UK General Election, UK Parliament, UK Politics
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John Bercow bows out — A speaker who defended parliament and transformed the role.
A strong speaker is never going to win friends. Bercow had a different goal. [Read now...]
The case for a strong selfless parliamentary system.
At a time when Boris Johnson decides to prorogue Parliament in order for HIM to take back control of the Brexit process, now is the chance for MPs to show what a strong, selfless Parliamentary Democracy can do and restore the people’s trust in politics. [Read now...]
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PMP EXCLUSIVE
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Opinion, Boris Johnson, Brexit, Brexiters, Long-Read, MPs, Politics, Prorogation, Selflessness, Theresa May, UK Politics, UK Parliament
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Johnson goes to Dublin.
Boris Johnson met yesterday with Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in Dublin for important discussions on Brexit. [Read now...]
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PMP EXCLUSIVE
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Irish Border, Boris Johnson, Brexit, Ireland, Irish Backstop, Leo Varadkar, UK Politics
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Johnson bulldozes Britain deeper into chaos.
Professor Chris Grey’s brilliant analysis on the latest Brexit developments, Boris Johnson’s character and tactics, and some thoughts on what comes next. [Read now...]
UK General Election — When and how could it happen?
MPs blocked the prime minister’s motion to hold an election – but that doesn’t mean they don’t want one. [Read now...]
“Irresponsible” for raising concerns — Who dares accuse David Nicholl?
David Nicholl has been asking legitimate questions. It is the government’s urgent duty to answer them, say Martin McKee and Trish Greenhalgh. [Read now...]
Do voters back the possibility of leaving without a deal?
Leaving without a deal could serve to perpetuate the division over Brexit, Sir John Curtice writes. [Read now...]
What would it take for a decision on Brexit to be made?
Part of me is surprised that it took until now for me to get overtaken by events. [Read now...]
