To varying degrees all mainstream British political parties have signed up to the underlying principle that political institutions should (broadly) reflect the social characteristics of the people they represent. This … Read the rest
Ballots & Bullets | School of Politics & International Relations, University of Nottingham Posts
On 17th February 2010, the Coalition Government unveiled a bill that promised to bring about ‘the most radical shake-up of the welfare system for sixty years’. We’ve been here … Read the rest
In a world increasingly conscious of security risks, is the EU relevant? Many people – especially in Euro-sceptic Britain – think not. In the diffcult process of fostering integration , … Read the rest
Somewhere in Cairo, an artist is writing a manifesto.
Artists’ manifestos are often more political than political manifestos. They are also more entertaining. Artists’ manifestos outstrip art to embrace life.… Read the rest
The current restructuring in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is of phenomenal importance to the global economy. In particular it has added millions of workers to the international workforce.… Read the rest
How do MPs behave when faced with a coalition government? For all that behaviour in the House of Commons has changed over the post-war era – with MPs becoming more … Read the rest
The January 2011 Oldham by-election confirmed the UK Independence Party (UKIP) as the fourth largest party in British politics, ahead of the British National Party (BNP).
With local elections looming, … Read the rest
What is it about the British and period drama? The success of The King’s Speech might have taken a few critics by surprise, but ITV’s Downtown Abbey during the autumn … Read the rest
Just before the 2010 British general election, the School of Politics and International Relations set up a blog devoted to the contest, to try to give perspectives on the election … Read the rest