Devolution revision: West Lothian Question
5 reasons why I think that this is a problem that has been overstated
read more...»Devolution revision: the West Lothian Question
Here we consider why the West Lothian Question can be considered a problem. Later this week I will propose that it is perhaps an issue that has been overblown
read more...»Electoral systems revision: outcome of London 2008
This entry on the results of the London elections adds to previous postings examining the workings of the Supplementary Vote and Additional Member System
read more...»Electoral systems revision: AMS in action
That the London Assembly is elected using the Additional Member System is little known or much misunderstood
read more...»Electoral systems revision: Supplementary Vote in operation
There is a strong possibility that in today’s London Mayor race second preference votes may well determine who gets to control City Hall for the next 4 years
read more...»Women in politics
I’ve been researching women in politics for a forthcoming First past the Post article and came across an excellent free resource for Politics classroom walls
read more...»Does not voting achieve anything?
Cycling on my journey to work through north east London I was struck by a number of posters carrying the message: “STAY MUSLIM. DON’T VOTE”.
Gordon’s tax headache
Further evidence that the PM as presidential thesis is not entirely convincing
read more...»Clinton claims victory
Too late to make the morning papers is the story of Hillary’s important win in the Pennsylvania primary
read more...»Question Time - 20 April 2008
Our weekly politics quiz returns from its Easter break with ten more questions on the recent politics news.
read more...»Brown skids?
More details of the Prime Minister’s troubles fill today’s newspapers
read more...»If it’s Monday, it must be Sweden
Apparently the latest educational flavour of the month in party policy circles is the Swedish system
read more...»Pennsylvania or bust?
This week attention turns to the Keystone State, as the Democrats gear up for a potential showdown in the last big primary
read more...»Gordo’s premiership: whatever happened to the clunking fist?
Interesting developments in Westminster this week give us cause to consider the extent to which the Prime Minister is dominant or presidential.
read more...»Boris on the buses (or not)
The Conservative candidate for Mayor of London faces Paxo
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