The past year of British politics has been a whirlwind of delusion, stupidity and general idiocy. The Tories and especially Theresa May, have lost all credibility and respect and really are not in a decent position to carry on.
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Culture Shift: Why Do So Many Young People Swing to the Left?
This vast swing to left-wing ideology among young voters will come as no surprise to the baby boomer generation that witnessed (or partook in) the countercultural movement of the 1960’s.
The Preventable Grenfell Tower Tragedy
If proper procedure had been taken in placing the correct cladding on the building, regardless if it may have been more expensive, I suspect far less than 79 people would have lost their lives on June 14.
Do Term Limits Have the Power to Save African Democracy?
In comparing African countries, those with term limits for the position of the Chief Executive are more likely to have democratic advancements or to be more democratic than those in which there are no term limits.
Trump Election Miss Still Costing Gambling Websites in a Huge Way
Following the election of President Donald Trump in November, political betting websites in England and Ireland are paying massive payouts to people who placed their bets with President Trump.
In the UK, Strong and Stable is the New Weak and Wobbly
A strong and resurgent Labour Party under Jeremy Corbyn ran a fantastic campaign focused around truly progressive and forward-looking policies that really resonated with the electorate, especially the younger generations.
British Women Win Record Number of Seats in General Election
A record number of women have been elected to represent the British electorate in general election
Ben Kingsley on Why the World Needs Political Satire
Actor Kingsley says satire is a fitting mode to explore politics and more needed than ever
What Does a Hung Parliament Mean in the British System?
If the numbers prove accurate, it would be impossible for naturally allied parties to form a majority
Who Astrophysicist Stephen Hawking Backs in the U.K. Vote
Stephen Hawking has said that he will be voting for the Labour Party in the U.K.’s general election
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