No trouble at the LSE
The schedule for the LSE’s public lectures has been made available, and here I highlight a few key lectures that those with an interest in Politics should make the effort to attend
read more...»In pursuit of Politics at university?
Forget the stress of providing definitions in a few short minutes, and welcome to the world of exploring and developing the world of Politics in depth
read more...»Run, Condi, run?
As chance would have it, I’ve been writing an article on presidential running mates for First Past the Post, and news on both sides of the Atlantic has centred on the prospect of an unusual political marriage
read more...»Question Time - 7 April 2008
Test your knowledge of UK politics stories from the last week.
read more...»What’s mufti got to do with it?
Essential reading and viewing for anyone covering immigration
read more...»Black America
40 years on from the death of Martin Luther King, attention turns to the progress made by African Americans in that time
read more...»The GFA ‘s paradoxical outcome
Whilst the Good Friday Agreement seems to have been a success from an outsider’s perspective, those closely attached to events in the province may view it differently. Essential reading for any students of the politics of Northern Ireland
read more...»Noising off by judges
More examples of judges in the press for those studying the judiciary or law and order
read more...»Another chimp bites the dust
The Bush Cabinet is one member lighter as its housing secretary looks for a new home
read more...»The end of Ken
Why this blog writer and London resident is not surprised by polls indicating Boris Johnson is hot favourite to be his city’s next mayor
UK Youth Parliament
Politics has never been my forte but I just wanted to give a heads up on this since most of you should be young (18 or under) enough to contribute:
Voting has now opened to decide the UK Youth Parliament’s three national campaigns for the year ahead. Below is a list of campaign ideas.
You have one week to vote, so please have a look at the campaign ideas and cast your vote for the campaign which is most important to you.
To vote, go to: http://www.ukyouthparliament.org.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=383
read more...»Another prize idea?
In an earlier blog entry I wrote about a prize essay competition undertaken by my A2 students after their January modules. Here are details of a similar competition for the AS year group, with a copy of the winning essay by Leo Green.
read more...»Shining city upon a hill?
This week’s Economist is a gold mine of information and analysis for anyone interested in American foreign policy, or international relations.
read more...»It ain’t over…
The current Labour government have overseen the most radical reforms of the constitution since the late 17th century. Taken individually, the most recent proposals may not sound as important as those already delivered - such as devolution - but in total they signify that Labour is still serious about changing the apparatus of government
read more...»Question Time - 26 March 2008
Catch up with political events over Easter with the latest edition of Question Time.
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