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How the rise and fall of coal mining is central to fully understanding modern Britain.
This year’s surprise election result triggered a comprehensive meltdown. The Conservatives have been taking advantage ever since, with long-term consequences.
The new left-wing Labour group brings back memories of turbulent times for the party in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Successive governments have promised to give more power to local councils but so far all have fallen short on delivery.
She defected from the UUP to the DUP, and now Arlene Foster will be the first woman to run Northern Ireland. Here’s where she stands on the big issues.
The messages being sent out by David Cameron and Jeremy Corbyn could not be more different.
A poll of polls suggests the UK could leave the EU if 52.5% of England votes to leave – which might not go down well in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The House of Commons’ remarkable debate over air strikes really was a spectacle of heroic proportions.
Labour candidate Jim McMahon wins with a comfortable majority – without really mentioning his party leader at all.
Hilary Benn’s powerful intervention is bound to have some people thinking about the future of the party.
The shadow foreign secretary certainly impressed when debating intervention in Syria – but he gave an odd account of the Spanish Civil War.
Moderates could try to change the rules or seek another leadership contest, but the left has this one locked up for now.
David Cameron wins vote with 397 votes for and 223 votes against the government.
A motion passed at the Synod is in direct contravention of Christian values.
David Cameron talks like he can change the fight against Islamic State. But Britain’s international role has been dwindling for years.
Jeremy Corbyn is allowing Labour to vote with its conscience but don’t expect the squabbling to stop.
The Labour leader has made a virtue of voting against his party line for many years. Now his party appears to be striking back.
An almighty row has broken out about whether MPs should be whipped when the time comes to decide on airstrikes.
When John McDonnell read a quote from Chairman Mao in parliament, jaws hit the floor.
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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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Associate Professor of British Politics, University of Leeds
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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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Teaching Fellow, Department of History, University of Birmingham
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Head of Politics, Sheffield Hallam University
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British Politics Lecturer, University of Liverpool
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Senior Lecturer in Contemporary British History, Newcastle University
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Associate Professor of Politics, Richmond American International University
