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It was Winston Churchill who led the charge for the UK’s first living wage. But you’d never have guessed the Conservative Party would adopt the policy with such gusto in the 21st century.
Despite their clever repackaging and repositioning, the Greens face a disappointing election night – and their biggest problem isn’t going away.
If the 2017 polls are to get the election right, they have to nail one variable in particular: turnout among the young.
Calling an election was a risk, as was opting out of the BBC live debate. And the PM may now be having some regrets.
With just a week until the vote, the polling agency has thrown a cat among the pigeons. Here’s how to understand the poll everyone is talking about.
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With Labour closing in on the Conservatives in the polls, we discuss the likely outcome of the UK general election 2017.
She faced criticism for not taking part in the BBC head-to-head, but the PM would have struggled had she done another late U-turn.
Charities are limited in how much they can spend on campaigning. Is this justified?
One policy above all others will haunt the Tory election campaign to the bitter end.
Many issues are devolved – but broadcasters often forget it, leaving viewers baffled.
The PM will continue with her target of reducing migration to the tens of thousands, despite failing to meet it for years.
They can be b***y difficult people but politicians want you to know they give a ts, even if they sometimes talk b*****s.
From mental health to sharing the wealth, one party just about has the edge over its rivals.
Polling is difficult – and everyone except pollsters overestimates how accurate polls are.
The manifesto is clear: Labour can achieve more if it has power in both Westminster and Cardiff Bay.
They’ve been deeply affected by austerity, so it’s more important than ever for people with learning disabilities to have their say on June 8.
The Conservative manifesto talks of fairness, but it’s just another power grab from a ‘strong and stable’ government.
Low-tech threats have been the biggest concern of late, but the Manchester bombing reminds us of a host of security concerns.
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You need to know what each party is promising but who has the time to read through all their programmes for government? We did so you don't have to.
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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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Ashbel Smith Professor, School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences, University of Texas at Dallas
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