A year on from Brexit, the UK is more divided than ever
In the 12 months since the EU referendum, the nation has only become more confused about where it's heading.
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Political bots are poisoning democracy – so, off with their heads
Our whole system of political campaigning needs a reboot.
General election results weren’t down to youth turnout alone
Yes, young voters' choices had an impact, but not a decisive one.
How a hung parliament totally changes the game for Brexit
If there's political will, Britain could retain its membership of the single market – or it could crash out without a deal.
Remainer or re-leaver? The philosophical conundrum posed by Brexit
Are you wrong because your opinion differs from the majority, or should you stand your ground?
SNP’s manifesto for Scotland is deliberately cautious – and rightly so
The Scottish nationalists' election pitch is about damage limitation, not a radical sell.
Cut immigration and the UK’s economic prospects will just get worse – here’s why
Immigration targets are based on a lack of understanding of the UK's labour needs and could seriously damage the economy.
Election laws can’t cope with data harvesting – which suits politicians fine
Welcome to the new Wild West.
Why solving social mobility is a vital political move
The political ramifications of a society in stasis.
Should there be second referendums? Ask Duke Ellington
He's been gone for 40 years but the Duke could still make a valuable philosophical contribution to the Brexit debate.
Inside the British Asian Brexit vote – and why it contains a few surprises
Pre-referendum polling suggested South Asian voters were quite pro-Remain, but more recent data tells another story.
Welcome to the age of collective narcissism
A certain mentality has been on display in Western democracies of late – and we don't really understand it.
Timid industrial strategy means Britain could still end up with a soft Brexit
The UK government's inability to devise a fundamentally new economic policy is why it will likely fudge a soft Brexit.
To win a Scottish indyref2, Yes side must learn lessons of Brexit victory
With a second Scottish referendum 'all but inevitable', here's a strange pill for the nationalists to swallow.
How the City of London is preparing for a hard Brexit
The one audience that was prepared for a hard Brexit, it seems, was the City of London.
Theresa May’s Brexit speech spurred a sterling recovery – but don’t get too excited
The way the pound rebounded does not reflect long-term confidence in the currency.
Theresa May confirms it’ll be a hard Brexit – here’s what that means for trade
The UK's decision to leave the single market and customs union will have huge consequences.
How to reclaim identity as a positive political force
When politicians win by stoking nationalism and isolationism, who will be brave enough to walk the harder path?
Why a ‘soft Brexit’ is in the interest of both London and Brussels
London and Brussels should be constructive about Brexit – for both their financial benefit.
Ivan Rogers resignation: in febrile Brexit Britain, it seems even public servants are fair game
The lack of respect shown to a senior civil servant working hard to make Brexit work is troubling.
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Reader in Politics, University of Surrey
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Senior Lecturer, Department of Politics, University of York
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Lecturer in Politics, University of Stirling
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British Politics Lecturer, University of Liverpool
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Professor of European Politics and Foreign Affairs, King's College London
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Professor, Strathclyde University
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Associate Professor of Politics, Richmond American International University
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Professor of Law, University of Essex
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Lecturer in British Politics, University of Leeds
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Professor, Department of Government, University of Essex
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Professor of Politics, University of Bath
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Reader in European Politics, University of Westminster
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Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Cass Business School, City, University of London
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Professor of European Politics, Queen's University Belfast
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Professor of European Economics and Policy, Nottingham Trent University
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