The Fixed-term Parliaments Act (FTPA) passed in 2011 was meant to make the calling of early elections a lot harder for Prime Ministers. As I wrote back in July 2014, […]
Theresa May’s statement – what does it mean?
A snap general election will be held on the 8th of June. According to Theresa this is to unite the people of the UK, to unite the people of Westminster. […]
Early General Election – Don’t Bet on It
Dr Mark Bennister, Reader in Politics, explores the possibility of an early general election being called by the new prime minister
The ABC of Nigel Farage
By David Bates, Principal Lecturer in Politics and International Relations
Reflections on Elections: tsunamis, tidal waves, tectonic shifts, hat eating and a major balls up.
By Sarah Lieberman, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations
UK Election 2015: how the votes stacked up for David Cameron
By Mark Bennister, Senior Lecturer in British Politics
Big Questions from the Election Will Remain Unanswered
It looks inevitable that for two elections running no party will win an overall majority.
Leaders dodge talk of coalitions in Question Time showdown
By Mark Bennister, Senior Lecturer in British Politics
Slick Mili: from liability to switched-on leader with a few well-timed selfies
By Mark Bennister, Senior Lecturer in British Politics