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.
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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.
The Labour leader stands no chance of winning an election if he can’t win over the media.
The British PM wants military action in Syria. First, he must convince a reluctant parliament.
Corbyn can’t replicate his wider popularity among MPs. Will it cost him?
After months of deadlock, the DUP and Sinn Féin have settled some of their issues – but they’ve kicked the hard stuff into the long grass.
British chief of defence staff did cross the line when discussing the nuclear option.
The prime minister will have no choice but to pour all his heart and soul into the EU referendum.
There are two groups vying to lead the Brexit camp but only one can become the official lead campaign.
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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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Associate Tutor in Politics and Social Sciences, Edge Hill University
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