British politics Cultural Politics and Media Expert Political Analysis MediaDenis Thatcher’s guest list: a surprising study in politics and popular culture Jul 25, 2018 EditorComment on Denis Thatcher’s guest list: a surprising study in politics and popular culture Margaret Thatcher’s archives have proved to be a surprising source of insight into the relationship
Elections Studying at UEAStick or twist: Should divided Northern Ireland change its electoral system? You can’t ignore progress Jul 8, 2018 AdminComment on Stick or twist: Should divided Northern Ireland change its electoral system? You can’t ignore progress As Northern Ireland struggles to set up a new executive, a gamble on a new
Elections Studying at UEAWhy Maturity may not be a good reason to stop 16-year-olds from voting in US elections Jul 8, 2018 AdminComment on Why Maturity may not be a good reason to stop 16-year-olds from voting in US elections A common argument made against allowing 16-year-olds to vote is that teenagers are not mature
Elections Studying at UEAThe Case for the Full Enfranchisement of Prisoners in the UK Jul 5, 2018 EditorComment on The Case for the Full Enfranchisement of Prisoners in the UK UEA Student Megan Bennett argues that the lack of voting rights for prisoners in the
Elections Expert Political AnalysisMexico’s Historic 2018 Elections Jul 5, 2018 AdminComment on Mexico’s Historic 2018 Elections Following a landslide victory on 1 July, Mexico’s president elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador, leader
British politics ElectionsCatching the wave: How can democracy re-capture the youth vote? Jul 4, 2018 EditorComment on Catching the wave: How can democracy re-capture the youth vote? Electoral participation remains low amongst young people. In this blog, Beth Davies draws from focus
Elections Studying at UEAWhy “tough rules” would help referendums settle big issues Jul 3, 2018 EditorComment on Why “tough rules” would help referendums settle big issues In recent years the UK has conducted numerous referendums on major constitutional issues. Most of
Elections Higher EducationNational Democracy Week on Eastminster Jul 3, 2018 EditorComment on National Democracy Week on Eastminster It’s National Democracy Week! For the first time, 2-8 July 2018 has been designated as
