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So, Where Are We Now? Old, New and Anti-Politics in Britain Today

Dave Richards By Filed Under: All posts, Brexit, British Politics Posted:

2016 has been a political rollercoaster. Both the Brexit result and the Trump victory are leading many to question what is happening in our politics and where we go from here. The University of Manchester’s Professor Dave Richards has tracked the rise of the populist ‘anti-politics’ sentiment that has delivered two unprecedented political upsets, and calls […]

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Has the UK violated international laws in Yemen conflict?

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The recent bombing of a funeral finally drew the world’s attention to Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen. Meanwhile the role that British-made weapons have played in the conflict has been getting increasing media attention. Given the compelling evidence, UK arms export policy urgently needs to change, says Shavana Musa. A major export According to the […]

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Tackling the ‘childcare crunch’

Colette FaganHelen Norman By and Filed Under: British Politics, Featured Posted:

Many women leave the labour market or cut their working hours after having children because childcare facilities are either unavailable, too expensive or simply inadequate, say Professor Colette Fagan and Dr Helen Norman. Read Dr Norman’s full policy briefing ‘UK Childcare in the European Context’ Childcare is now at the forefront of the political debate. […]

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