Too good to believe? Party manifestos in brief.
Catriona Inglis discusses lying in politics, and whether any party manifesto can be believed in the upcoming election.
UK Politics
The first debate: an overview
Grace Sowrey summarises the main points of discussion from the first debate of the 2019 General Election.
The Hong Kong Protests and Untapped Campaign Potential
An analysis of why the Hong Kong protests represent a major opportunity for campaigning politicians
Populism
People are idiots, any fool knows that. At least, that is what we are told by every facet of the British establishment. Listen to politicians, judges, journalists, technocrats, lawyers, academics…
The United States and United Kingdom: A Special Relationship?
Is the much touted 'Special Relationship' between Britain and America more than a simple diplomatic slogan?
Why did Change UK Fail?
Myles Blackwell gives four reasons as to why Change UK proved to be such a disaster.
Opinion: Durfess and Union Drama
A case study of how national politics can spill over into non-partisan societies within universities
A 2nd Brexit Referendum: An Argument Against
Even for a 'Remainer', the choice of a 2nd referendum should be thought through.
The False Messiahs Won’t Save Us, We Have to Ourselves.
Is the adulation of our political figures misplaced?
Activism, Debate and Friendship in the Durham University Conservative Association
In the second installment of our series on Durham's political societies, Press Officer Lucy Jackson tells us what being a member of DUCA is really like.