The Labour leader’s vision for a customs union after Brexit is even more optimistic than the one being proposed by Theresa May.
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Brexit supporters claim the absence of major repercussions so far is evidence that Brexit is a success. But the UK hasn’t left yet.
Unless the UK can strike a deal quickly, British water will no longer be recognised on the coveted European list of recognised mineral sources.
The prime minister conceded that the UK must continue to abide by European Court of Justice rulings, even after Brexit.
Johnson and Mogg are taking over? They should probably get on with it then.
Not everyone won the vote in 1918, and not everyone is living their best life now.
Sylvia Pankhurst’s book is the dominant narrative of the time, but was she unfair to her sister Christabel?
Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour managed something huge in 2017, even if turnout hasn’t proved to be as high as expected.
Two toothless motions on repairing a decrepit parliament speak volumes about the state of British politics.
How does UKIP keep itself relevant after Brexit?
Labour movements on both sides of the Atlantic have a rich history that’s worth rereading now.
Brexit means the UK is seeking new partners, but how much is it willing to put up with to get a deal?
The Northern Irish party were horrified at the suggestion that Brexit might mean different customs rules. But when it comes to women’s rights, it’s a different story.
Prime Minister Theresa May proved a bit of a push over instead of wielding the axe in her cabinet reshuffle.
As the service becomes more professional and diverse, the less it can be influenced by boys’ clubs.
For a full 12 months, this prime minister has encouraged and entrenched harmful divisions, particularly over Brexit.
The first secretary of state follows Michael Fallon and Priti Patel to the backbenches, leaving Theresa May with an ever shrinking pool from which to draw ministerial talent.
If Labour was such a disaster during this decade, how come so many of its then policies are now maintstream thinking?
If only expensive documents such as passports are acceptable forms of identification at polling stations, many people may be denied their democratic rights. Free voter cards are essential.
Despite apparently over-the-top tactics, Tory whips failed to stop backbenchers from voting against the government. So why wouldn’t they do it again?
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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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Senior Lecturer, Department of Government, University of Essex
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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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Senior Lecturer in Politics, Edge Hill University
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Associate Professor of British Politics, University of Leeds
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Ashbel Smith Professor, School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences, University of Texas at Dallas
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Teaching Fellow, Department of History, University of Birmingham
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Head of Politics, Sheffield Hallam University
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Senior Lecturer in Contemporary British History, Newcastle University
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British Politics Lecturer, University of Liverpool
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Associate Professor of Politics, Richmond American International University
