
Melania Trump, Donald Trump travel: Why the first couple is visiting Denmark and Poland
Aug 01, 2019 07:01 am UTC| Politics
The President and First Lady of the United States, Donald Trump, and Melania Trump, have another official European tour coming up. The White House announced the first couple is slated to visit Poland and Denmark by the end...
Political polarization is about feelings, not facts
Aug 01, 2019 04:39 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Politicians and pundits from all quarters often lament democracys polarized condition. Similarly, citizens frustrated with polarized politics also demand greater flexibility from the other side. Decrying polarization...
Remain Alliance – can it halt Brexit and beat Boris Johnson?
Aug 01, 2019 04:38 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
This weeks by-election in Brecon and Radnorshire will be the first formal test of the so-called Remain Alliance. The unusually short list of candidates in this contest is partly because parties such as the Green Party and...
Should the devolved governments fear Westminster politicians bearing gifts?
Aug 01, 2019 04:36 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Boris Johnsons trip to the Scottish capital was accompanied by an announcement of 300m in spending for the three devolved nations. This promise from the UKs new prime minister would apparently bypass the official block...
Boris Johnson: what first speech as prime minister suggests is in store for Britain
Jul 28, 2019 11:09 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Boris Johnsons speech outside Number 10 Downing Street his first as prime minister of the United Kingdom was always going to be noteworthy. At last, a genuine Leaver at the head of government, rather than someone...
What does extremism mean? The British public aren't sure
Jul 26, 2019 09:11 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Only a quarter of the British public feel able to define what extremism is, according to a survey by the Commission for Countering Extremism. The findings, released in mid July, suggest that the Home Office needs to do...
Three issues Boris Johnson's new government must tackle – none of which is Brexit
Jul 26, 2019 09:10 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Now that Boris Johnson has moved into 10 Downing Street and appointed his new cabinet, the real work begins. Hes got a lot on his plate, not least of which is Brexit. But leaving the EU should not be his sole focus if he...