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The Potential of Community Participation in Politics

April 23, 2019April 23, 2019 by Editor

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UEA students Samuel Woolford and Arthur Buttimore look at how political participation could be rejuvenated. As a part of the Future Leaders Project, we were given the opportunity to take part in and event organised by Model Westminster at City Hall in London. The event focused on aspects of Youth…

Scotland eyes a youthquake with online voting: here are some tips from past pilots

January 2, 2018February 15, 2018 by Admin

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One achievement for 2017, as the year comes to an end, is that it has added a new word to the English language: youthquake. The idea is that previously silent and apathetic young people have awoken to exert their democratic influence on the electoral process. Despite a 401% increase in…

What do they think they’re doing? Views of government and politics from political insiders

February 16, 2015February 16, 2015 by Editor

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Lee Jarvis has recently been involved in a UEA-led project called the Talking Shop! which collects the views of 'political insiders' about government and politics in Britain. Collecting this information, Lee Jarvis argues, can help to bridge the and between politicians and the wider world. Staff and students in UEA’s School of Politics, Philosophy, Language…

Modern Outlawry: The Magna Carta, Terrorist Organisations and the Erosion of Parliamentary Scrutiny

February 9, 2015February 9, 2015 by Editor

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Tim Legrand argues that Parliament offers ineffective scrutiny of the Executive's anti-terrorism proscription orders, undermining the rule of law and eroding civil liberties. The leader of the Green Party, Natalie Bennett, has sparked rather predictable outrage in the pages and online comments sections of the right-wing press by suggesting that…

Chloe Smith: ‘Why bother with politics and Parliament?’

January 15, 2015 by Editor

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Chloe Smith spoke at the University of East Anglia in December 2014 as part of the Politics@UEA open lecture series on the topic of ‘Why bother with politics and Parliament?'. Chloe Smith is proud to be MP for Norwich North. She has served as a Minister in Her Majesty's Treasury and…

Jessica Asato: ‘Authenticity and independence: are they compatible with British party politics?

November 5, 2014January 12, 2015 by Editor

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Jessica Asato spoke at the University of East Anglia on the topic of ‘Authenticity and independence: are they compatible with British party politics?' on 30th October 2014. Listen to her podcast here. She is introduced by Professor Lee Marsden. About Jess Asato Jess Asato is the Labour Parliamentary Candidate for…

What is digital democracy? UEA hosts a Digital Democracy Commission event

October 27, 2014January 5, 2015 by Editor

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In December 2013 the Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, established the Digital Democracy Commission in order to engage young people with technology, and democracy. Last week, the University of East Anglia held a digital democracy event giving young people the opportunity to come up with ideas of…

As the result becomes clear, so does the necessary response: Constitutional Convention now!

September 19, 2014January 9, 2015 by Editor

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Dr. Rupert Read provides an immediate reaction to the Scottish independence result. It's now clear that 'Better Together' is on course for victory. But it will be much narrower a margin than seemed likely a year ago. The ‘Yes’ campaign has played a vital role in throwing open questions about the…

The Morning After: Why the Scottish Referendum could (and should) be the making of ‘New’ Britain

September 16, 2014January 9, 2015 by Editor

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The Scottish referendum has revealed the UK's urgent need for constitutional reform, argues Dr. Nick Wright. He highlights the most important areas in need of complete reconstruction. Over the last few days, the political class in Westminster has woken up to the real possibility that in just a week's time…

UEA Broadcast Journalism student’s documentary on the Scottish Independence Referendum

September 16, 2014January 9, 2015 by Editor

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UEA Broadcast Journalism student, Hamza Bayrak, made this documentary on the Scottish independence referendum, , which can be watched above (or on YouTube). Hamza's work formed his “Dissertation by Practice” for his Master’s Degree. But the hard work paid off in other ways too. Hamza’s coverage and interviews with senior politicians and…

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