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Seven Myths Used To Make The Case For A Second Referendum

January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 by Editor

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Arguments in favour of a second referendum are myths that can be busted, claims Alex Brown. Many people, from across the political spectrum, are clamouring for a second EU referendum and, in particular, a referendum which includes a remain option on the ballot. They believe that holding a ‘People’s Vote’…

Will Brexit actually happen?

December 10, 2018April 23, 2019 by Editor

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Around 700 thousand people marched through London in October 2018 calling for a 'People's Vote' on the final Brexit deal between the UK and the EU. But what are the chances of it actually happening? And even if it did, would the UK still end up leaving the EU? With Clare…

Religion and International Security: An Interview with Lee Marsden

November 19, 2018 by Editor

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Lee Marsden is Professor of Faith and Global Politics, and Head of the School of Politics, Philosophy, Language and Communication Studies at the University of East Anglia. He very kindly found some time in his diary to talk to us about his new book – Religion and International Security –…

Final Acts of remembrance? Time to end war commemorations

November 9, 2018November 9, 2018 by Editor

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Professor Lee Marsden writes ahead of Sunday's Remembrance Day on why it time to end war commemorations During the First World a popular song with British squaddies reflected the futility and human cost of the war: 'If you want to find the general I know where he is, I know where he…

Trump’s white nationalist coalition and the mid-term elections

November 5, 2018November 5, 2018 by Editor

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Professor Lee Marsden writes on Trump’s white nationalist coalition and the mid-term elections. The midterm elections in America will determine who controls the House and Senate for the next two years. Republicans and Democrats alike are declaring these elections as the most important in of this generation with the stakes high.…

My experience in organising a trip to the European Youth Event

November 2, 2018 by Editor

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UEA third year student, Ines Abdelli, reflects on her experience of undertaking the Future Leaders programme, and leading a group to travel from Norwich to Strasbourg. [caption id="attachment_3841" align="alignright" width="136"] UEA third year student, Ines Abdelli[/caption] As a third year Media and Politics student I grasped the opportunity to co-organise and project…

Jon Cruddas and the ‘rise of cyborg socialism’

October 22, 2018October 22, 2018 by Editor

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[caption id="attachment_3774" align="alignright" width="458"] Jon Cruddas MP[/caption] Labour MP Jon Cruddas is often described as one of few 'intellectual' parliamentarians in contemporary British politics. In 2018, he wrote an article in the New Statesman arguing that recent thinking in the left was problematic. The article, 'The humanist left must challenge…

People’s vote march: Labour can change Brexit if it’s bold enough

October 20, 2018October 20, 2018 by Editor

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As the People's Vote marches for another Brexit referendum, Dr Marina Prentoulis argues that Labour can make a divisive difference in the debate. Under the leadership of Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour party is on a path towards a left-wing populist strategy. It can connect the diverse demands of the British people,…

Politics on Wednesdays

October 1, 2018October 9, 2018 by Editor

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A new seminar series begin this week at the University of East Anglia, where we will be speaking about politics on the big issues. All welcome! 3 Oct 13:00-14:30 LT 2 Jeffrey Haynes, London Metropolitan University 'From Huntington to Trump: 30 Years of the Clash of Civilisations’ 17 Oct 13:00-14:00…

Brexit and moral foundation framing: the key to a People’s Vote is in Vote Leave’s hands

September 27, 2018September 27, 2018 by Editor

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Will Conservative Brexiteers back another referendum? If so, is it the nature of the argument that will persuade them or who makes it? Eitan Tzelgov and Delia Dumitrescu show that, although views on Brexit are based around moral issues, moral framing alone does not persuade these voters. What does seem to change their minds on…

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