A precursory glance through the Prime Minister’s Wikipedia page identifies at least three distinct ‘controversies’ since 2021.
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News about the struggle for better democracy in the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom is an electoral democracy where elections must be held at least every five years and where the Prime minister and cabinet must have support of the elected Parliament. The nation's relationship with the European Union will continue to factor into its political makeup for the foreseeable future. Also check out our section on World Democracy and our Europe articles.
AUKUS alliance a step on path to rescuing democracy
The trilateral security alliance between Australia, the UK and the US is a test of positive globalism as an international relations paradigm.
Why Britain Needs Electoral Reform Now
The relationship between seat distribution and election results is one example of how the majority of British voters have no real power.
Scottish Nationalists Vow Independence Vote After Election Win
Pro-independence parties gained a majority in Scotland’s Parliament, with the First Minister promising a fresh independence referendum.
China Blasts UK For Granting Asylum To Hong Kong Activist
After granting asylum to Hong Kong activist and former politician Nathan Law, China has accused the UK of harboring a “terrorist suspect.”
A History Of Campaign Spending Limits In UK Elections
Campaign spending limits in UK elections shows that as the amount of allowed spending rises, so does the cost of campaigns.
How Medieval Lawyers Used Sheepskin To Prevent Corruption
According to new research, medieval and early modern lawyers preferred to write on sheepskin parchment because it helped deter fraud.
North Korean Defector Jihyun Park Seeks British Election Win
Jihyun Park, who was left to die outside a North Korean labor camp 16 years ago, would make history if she wins office in local elections.
Doing to the Senate What Brits Did to the House of Lords
Senate must change after two centuries as an anti-Democratic power, or it will one day discover it has devolved into a ceremonial body.
Why Using Voter ID in British Elections Will Harm Democracy
The British Government has been warned that the newly proposed ID laws disproportionately affect people from poorer communities.