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The PM should be careful what she wishes for: a large majority isn’t always a gift, especially when it comes to foreign policy.
The decision not to take action against a number of election candidates is not a whitewash, but it shows that the law needs a rethink.
Those who voted No in the indyref were never as anti-blue as is often believed.
It accounts for a huge proportion of votes, yet parties rarely offer English-specific policies.
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Expert analysis of that infamous Brexit spat, tactical voting and Diane Abbott's media meltdown.
Why is the PM constantly repeating this phrase and what impact is it really having on her campaign?
There’s a good reason why the PM is acting like a party with only nine MPs is a major threat.
Is Wales about to be shaken by a Conservative earthquake?
The Conservative PM is often seen as a failure, but the odds were stacked against him from the start.
Politicians often mould historical fact to suit their needs, but the current PM would rather just forget the past altogether.
The particularities of the British electoral system make working together unrealistic.
It will take bravery and vision, but a deal between opposition parties is the only sensible way to respond to a changed political landscape.
By calling a national vote now, the prime minister can strengthen her own position at home and at the Brexit negotiating table.
Theresa May has read the economic runes – and called an election while she still confidently can.
It’s the biggest financial penalty ever paid by a British political party. Here’s how the story unfolded.
Despite pages and pages of proposed amendments, not a single one was passed.
Australia shouldn’t wade into the post-Brexit politics by supporting an idea to form a trading bloc based on the Commonwealth.
As pressure mounts, the prime minister needs to prove that her thinking is not ‘muddled’ on some key issues.
Forcing citizens to swear allegiance is misguided – and doesn’t work.
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Paul Whiteley is a Friend of The Conversation.Professor, Department of Government, University of Essex
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Senior Lecturer, Department of Government, University of Essex
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Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Manchester
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