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Even Louis XIV of France, the epitome of absolute monarchy, did not stand above the law. Kings have always been defined and constrained by legal precedent.
It may have been small but it’s unusual for a government to face rebellion on the contents of its king’s speech.
Academic experts investigate the climate politics of the hundreds of rank and file MPs.
The newly elected parliament includes 264 women, passing 40% for the first time.
The Liberal Democrats are up to 72 seats and the SNP are heading to the back – plus some green Greens are headed to the green benches.
Arguably, the two best prime ministers in recent history were the ones with the least experienced teams.
A former Labour minister on how to keep the parliamentary party happy and the conversation constructive.
The Conservatives are claiming that allowing Labour a huge majority is constitutionally dangerous but in reality, it would have no extra powers.
Comparing Keir Starmer’s 2024 election manifesto with Tony Blair’s 1997 document is a helpful way to understand why the vision is grander than is being portrayed.
Keir Starmer’s manifesto stops short of the abolition Gordon Brown had wanted, but some immediate changes are confirmed.
The Tories have 346 seats and could lose more than half of those. Labour is aiming for huge gains, the SNP is fighting for relevance – and the Lib Dems are hoping to become the third party again.
UK political leaders have just a few short weeks − and limited campaign funds − to woo voters.
There are 16 government bills currently making their way through parliament.
The wide-ranging bill deals with police powers, antisocial behaviour, deepfake pornography and much more.
Mordaunt is predicted to lose her seat at the election so it’s now or never for her – but the path to victory is laden with obstacles.
Frank Hester’s words are only the latest extreme example of the constant discrimination black and ethnic minority women face when they enter public life.
The SNP was offered a debate – but what they wanted was a vote.
When parliament blocked a radical MP from taking his seat in parliament, Burke warned that ignoring the people’s democratic will could have disastrous consequences.
Many believe Australia became it’s own country at federation in 1901, but that’s not strictly true. Instead, it happened more than 80 years later. Why don’t we celebrate it?
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Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Manchester
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Senior Lecturer, 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 in Politics, Nottingham Trent University
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Former Senior Lecturer in Comparative Politics
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Associate Tutor, Edge Hill University
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Teaching Fellow, Department of History, University of Birmingham
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Honorary Senior Lecturer, Institute of Local Government Studies, University of Birmingham
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Senior Lecturer in Politics, York St John University
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Associate Tutor in Politics and Social Sciences, Edge Hill University
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University of Nottingham
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Professor of Politics, Queen Mary University of London
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Senior Professorial Lecturer, Co-Director Transatlantic Policy Center, American University School of International Service
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Associate Professor of British Politics, University of Leeds
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Professor of Politics & International Studies, The Open University
