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It’s not actually unusual for a British prime minister to enter power like this. But does Johnson need a mandate more than most?
As the divisive politician becomes the UK prime minister, many are wondering how much democracy he might be willing to sacrifice on the alter of English nationalism.
We now have ‘Believe in Britain’ and ‘Make America Great Again’. This language posits itself as inclusive, but in reality creates the space for Trumpian excesses.
Journalist, MP, London mayor, Johnson has left a trail of distruction in his wake.
Parliamentarians and party members have held their noses and voted in a man deeply unsuited to lead. Now the British public must live with their choice.
Two leadership experts weigh up the characteristics of the Conservative Party leadership hopefuls.
MPs opposed to a no-deal Brexit have won a small victory in parliament – but what does it mean?
One is a lion and the other a fox, but a successful leader must be both.
They’ve been right so far – and the crowd is now forecasting another Article 50 extension.
The referendum was an exercise in ends, not means. But the way Britain deals with the result is crucial.
The MP has been suspended again but will the party leadership readmit him if a snap election is on the cards?
The favourite to become the next prime minister has never felt the need to apologise for his offensive remarks about Muslim women.
Scotland is eyeing another independence referendum and now Wales wants in on the act. England feels left behind and Northern Ireland is at the centre of the Brexit impasse. Things aren’t fine.
Accusations of skullduggery abound, and these findings won’t help matters.
Properly executed, government intervention can provide a real economic boost.
Conservative members will now vote on which of the two candidates will become their party leader – and the prime minister.
Yes, the North voted for Brexit, but it’s not to blame for it.
If the Conservative MP was really a spook, he wouldn’t be the first to make the leap into parliament.
At the start of this election, party members said they wanted to avoid another ‘coronation’, so why is the lead candidate being allowed to avoid scrutiny?
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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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Associate Professor of British Politics, University of Leeds
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Senior Lecturer in Politics, Edge Hill University
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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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British Politics Lecturer, University of Liverpool
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Senior Lecturer in Contemporary British History, Newcastle University
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Associate Professor of Politics, Richmond American International University
