2024 General Election

Young people led surge for smaller parties but no Reform ‘youthquake’, says UK election survey

— The General Election highlighted a stark age divide: young voters rejected the Conservatives, favouring Labour, Greens, and the Liberal Democrats. Turnout among young people, especially from poorer backgrounds, was also significantly lower, indicating rising political disengagement.

2024 General Election

Political parties plans for EU citizens in the UK ahead of the General Election

— The upcoming general election could significantly impact EU citizens’ lives in the UK. Each party’s stance on immigration, EU relations, and civic rights will affect their residency, work, and social conditions.

2024 General Election

Election 2024: How many seats every party in Westminster is defending – and what they are aiming for on July 4

— Polls predict major losses for the Conservatives and gains for Labour. Each party in Westminster faces unique challenges, with Conservatives bracing for opposition and Labour aiming for a majority. Smaller parties also navigate significant electoral dynamics.

2024 General Election

Lib Dem proposals take social care reform seriously – but doubts remain over how they’d pay for it

— The Lib Dem manifesto addresses many of the key areas in social care that need reform. But it doesn’t say how the party would pay for them.

UK Politics

Six books (and one play) to read to understand British politics today

— With a general election on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to curl up with one of these expert political book recommendations.

UK Politics

UK political landscape faces seismic shift in next election with Tories projected to secure only 90 seats

— In a new poll, the Tories face a potential major setback in the upcoming election. With predictions favouring Labour and highlighting shifts in public sentiment, the political landscape of the UK may be on the brink of significant change.

UK Politics

By-election losses are terrible for the Conservatives – but there are glimmers of hope

— The Conservatives lost two more by-elections, and only just held Uxbridge by a whisker. The party faces its worst defeat since 1997 as Sunak lags far behind Starmer. Is there more trouble ahead?

UK Politics

Labour leads in latest YouGov poll on general election outcome

— A new survey by YouGov shows that more people think Labour will win the next general election than the Conservatives.

UK Politics

Boris Johnson resignation: Why Rishi Sunak can’t afford to lose more than one of three impending by-elections

— Labour stands a good chance of taking one of three impending votes, while losing either of the other two would be very bad news for Rishi Sunak.

UK Politics

Why a Labour-Lib Dem coalition wouldn’t cause electoral annihilation like their deal with the Tories

— Labour and Lib Dem leaders deny potential coalition for the next general election. However, ideological proximity favours a Lib Dem-Labour partnership.

OPINION

From crown to clowns: King Charles III’s coronation and the Tory distraction parade

— The lavish crowning of King Charles III has triggered backlash over privilege, police response against peaceful demonstrators, and assault on civil rights by a Tory Government that gained much from the distraction from their defeat at the local polls.

UK Local Elections

Labour gains in local elections suggest the tide has turned in many marginal constituencies

— Labour has gained control of crucial areas during the local elections but still has work to do to win outright. It's not yet clear if the swing from the Conservatives would be enough for Labour to win outright in a general election.

UK Local Elections

What does a good night look like for Keir Starmer’s Labour or Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives?

— There’s a lot to play for in the final big electoral test before the next national vote, especially in northern regions where Labour hopes to make a comeback.

UK Politics

Why Labour will resist calls for electoral alliances, even when facing the prospect of a hung parliament

— Forming a pact with the Liberal Democrats to form a ‘Progressive Alliance’ would make electoral sense in England – but Keir Starmer does not see it as a risk worth taking.

Brexit

How might Labour’s Brexit policy be made to work?

— Professor Chris Grey’s analysis on how Keir Starmer's timid policy could become less constipated, the implications of his foolish stance on post-election cooperation and the best/worst scenarios that follow.

By-Election

Tiverton and Honiton by-election: Rural communities are itching for the chance to cast a protest vote.

— The Liberal Democrats think they can take the seat from Boris Johnson’s Conservatives in the wake of partygate – and longstanding resentment towards the political class is fuelling their optimism.