The Partisan ViewOn the Importance of being ‘Normal’ Oct 8, 2015 EditorComment on On the Importance of being ‘Normal’ Peter Handley discusses Iain Duncan-Smith’s recent use of the word ‘Normal’ and the ‘common-sense’ about
The Partisan ViewLife for Rent or Hairdressing and the Economy to Come Aug 18, 2015 EditorComment on Life for Rent or Hairdressing and the Economy to Come As our economy continues to undergo rapid change Prof. Alan Finlayson finds that seemingly small
The Partisan ViewThe case for an electoral pact, to secure a greener, democratic future Jul 23, 2015 Editor3 Comments on The case for an electoral pact, to secure a greener, democratic future Green politician and UEA lecturer Rupert Read, joins Caroline Lucas in making the case for
Europe & the EU Public Policy The Partisan ViewTTIP approved? Greek democracy eviscerated? Something is rotten in the state of Europe Jul 14, 2015 EditorComment on TTIP approved? Greek democracy eviscerated? Something is rotten in the state of Europe Rupert Read joins Baronness Jenny Jones to ask whether ‘progressives’ can really continue to take
Europe & the EU Public Policy and Administration The Partisan ViewA masterclass in how not to conduct diplomatic negotiations: Reflections on the new Greek bailout agreement Jul 13, 2015 EditorComment on A masterclass in how not to conduct diplomatic negotiations: Reflections on the new Greek bailout agreement Vassiliki Koutrakou criticises Syriza’s negotiation strategy with the EU Despite the unquestionable relief at its
Europe & the EU The Partisan ViewA Plea to Greek People for Sense and Responsibility Jun 30, 2015 Editor2 Comments on A Plea to Greek People for Sense and Responsibility Dr. Vassiliki N. Koutrakou argues that Greek people should not act instinctively in forthcoming referendum. As
Elections Political Leaders The Partisan ViewLabour’s immediate leadership challenges after defeat May 11, 2015 Editor1 Comment on Labour’s immediate leadership challenges after defeat Charles Clarke outlines Labour’s immediate leadership challenges after defeat in the 2015 general election. Harriet Harman
Public Policy Studying at UEA The Partisan ViewWe say ‘No more’ to Education Reforms: Education should be in our hands! May 6, 2015 EditorComment on We say ‘No more’ to Education Reforms: Education should be in our hands! Dolapo Okunuga, the winner of our sixth form blog competition, argues that education policy should include
Elections Public Policy The Partisan ViewTo Vote or Not to Vote: political parties, disability, and the politics of the personal Apr 29, 2015 Editor1 Comment on To Vote or Not to Vote: political parties, disability, and the politics of the personal As the 2015 general election approaches, Peter Handley considers whether the main parties’ position on
The Partisan ViewGreening transport – we can do it, if we want to! Feb 25, 2015 EditorComment on Greening transport – we can do it, if we want to! Public transport often doesn’t work for travellers because it’s fragmented, deregulated and operated for short-term