The experts assess whether the claims in the Liberal Democrats’ manifesto align with the evidence.
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For all of Nick Clegg’s campaign promises, the Lib Dem’s vision of early childhood isn’t the clearest.
The Liberal Democrats want a change in direction over immigration.
Those who loathe politicians may be right or wrong, but no greater an authority than David Hume would still say you should vote for them.
Our experts asses the credibility of UKIP’s top ticket policies.
Smaller party leaders could push for a more generous approach if called upon to support a Labour government.
Labour’s manifesto promise of fairer taxes – re-introducing the 10p tax and raising the top rate for high earners – sounds good. But they may not see the benefits in reality.
At least the parties agree that more internet is a good thing, even if they’re short of ideas on how to provide it.
Most of the best local authority homes were sold off under Thatcher: what’s left won’t help the housing crisis.
The NHS black hole that is being sidestepped in the lead up to the election.
Our experts review the evidence behind the Green Party’s big ticket policies.
The backroom staff of our biggest bureaucracies are an easy political target, but making good on promises for cuts is harder than it looks.
As one, the parties have missed the point when it comes to the digital economy and failed to recognise what’s really needed.
The coalition has presided over a muddled and reactionary foreign policy, and has done little to strengthen Britain’s independent voice in the world.
A beginner’s guide to the politics of the UK’s most overlooked parliamentary parties.
A coalition negotiation has unfolded live on TV, and the incumbents quickly became irrelevant.
The Liberal Democrats’ commitment to austerity will help cut the deficit, but likely come at the expense of growth.
Election reporting is an odd genre of journalism, and there’s one phenomenon which is particularly striking: news broadcasts are suddenly filled to the brim with “ordinary people” – voters brought in for…
The Conservatives set themselves up for an ongoing battle with the EU.
After five years of polarising and radical reforms, the Tories aren’t letting up on their vision for schools.
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Paul Whiteley is a Friend of The Conversation.Professor, Department of Government, University of Essex
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Associate Professor of Politics, Richmond American International University
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Professor of Politics, University of Warwick
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Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Manchester
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Professor of Politics and Public Policy, University of Stirling
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Senior Lecturer in Politics, Lancaster University
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Honorary Senior Lecturer, Institute of Local Government Studies, University of Birmingham
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Professor of Digital Politics, University of Sheffield
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Senior Lecturer, Department of Government, University of Essex
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Professor Emeritus of Economics, SOAS, University of London
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School of History, Anthropology, Philosohy and Politics, Queen's University Belfast
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Professor of Electoral Geography, University of Sheffield
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Lecturer in Politics, University of Aberdeen
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Professor, School of Journalism, Media and Culture; University Dean of Research Environment and Culture, Cardiff University
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Lecturer in British Politics, University of Bristol
