The Labour party should have listened to its voters’ deep concerns about immigration. Instead, it’s failed to convince them it cares.
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The former mayor has popular appeal but he also needs to prove his gravitas.
The EU referendum came down to deep divisions over immigration, borders and cultural identity that cannot be safely ignored.
After voting to remain in the EU by 11 points, Northern Ireland must work out where its interests lie – and how best to defend them.
Shortly after the EU referendum result came in, there followed an emotional statement from Number 10.
Given Australia’s strong and enduring ties with both the UK and the EU, the shockwaves from Brexit will be felt in Australia soon enough.
The UK has delivered a shock to the world’s largest economic and political group.
The stakes would be even higher for other member states, but populists are bound to make a play for their own referendums.
Brexit begins. Here’s a primer on the laws at play in the UK’s withdrawal process from the EU.
If the polls are to be believed, the vote could be very close. Here’s why that is such a worrying prospect.
Experts in the UK, US, India, Indonesia and NZ explain how Australia’s election is playing out abroad and what’s at stake for our neighbours and allies.
How will the votes be counted? When will we know the result? Stuart Wilks-Heeg has all the answers.
How will the Brexit referendum work? And what distinguishes it from referendums that have been held in Australia?
It was a last chance to answer those all important questions. But the Leave campaign failed to deliver.
The debate about immigration is becoming a debate about immigrants – which is dangerous territory.
The US doesn’t love the UK enough to prioritise it over a massive trading bloc like the EU.
A surprising level of anti-EU sentiment among unionists should be on Remain’s radar.
He claims to not have what it takes to be leader, but only the justice secretary stands a chance of giving the Thatcherites what they crave.
After one meeting with this rising Labour star, we were already talking about her leadership potential.
Voters and MPs alike describe constituency work as the most important part of the job.
Jo Cox was killed doing such a vital part of an MP’s job.
Here was an MP who dedicated herself to improving the world – focusing particularly on Syria. She had the right priorities.
The popular Labour MP died serving her local constituents at her surgery – a vital part of any MP’s job.
Voting out is not a return ticket, unless you’re ready to eat some serious humble pie – and join the euro.
A guide to making up your mind on a very important decision.