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The leadership debate screened on ITV on April 2 marked a historic moment in British politics. While 2010 brought the British public the first ever televised debates, the 2015 version saw seven leaders…
Nicola Sturgeon is seen to have done well in the debate between the Magnificent Seven leaders that was screened live to the nation on April 2. That poses a problem for Ed Miliband. His party is now at…
The UKIP leader was ignored by most of the other leaders in the seven-way TV debate.
It nearly didn’t happen, but for the first time ever, the British public has heard from seven party leaders in one TV debate. And for the first time ever, Natalie Bennett, Nigel Farage, Nicola Sturgeon…
The business leaders who’ve come out in support of the Conservatives aren’t as qualified to judge economic success as you might think.
Labour’s latest election broadcast is a direct-to-audience address by the actor Martin Freeman, who you might know from The Hobbit, Sherlock and The Office. It’s a curious affair – as Freeman stands alone…
Your essential guide to sorting the policy from the platitudes.
Head to Scotland, be nice to Cameron and don’t mention Farage.
The Tories have been making great hay out of fears that the Scottish nationalists could cause havoc after the election. Here are three reasons why it’s not worth worrying about.
Plaid Cymru’s immigration policies might be good for Wales, but don’t square with the rest of the UK.
David Cameron says there are 9,000 more doctors and 7,000 more nurses than in 2010. He is right?
The shock therapy of changes in schools and universities may feel like a seismic shift. But it’s the direction we were already travelling in.
After more than six months of unofficial campaigning, the three biggest parties have left the starting blocks in the race to Number 10. The first exchanges showed that David Cameron and Ed Miliband were…
According to our expert, Plaid Cyrmu’s crime manifesto is window dressing with uncosted goods.
A recent study suggests the Conservatives are leading the way on this issue but the story isn’t quite that simple.
Plaid Cyrmu’s manifesto promises greater expenditure, but at what cost?
The Liberal Democrats’ appeal to the centre is mature and logical, but it’s hard to see whose votes it could possibly win.
The government faced civil unrest almost as soon as it came to office. Then it decided to cause some disruption of its own.
The Tories stand to save £1bn from shifting responsibility for occupational illness benefits on to employers. But even now, the system is failing.
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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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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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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
