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Who runs elections and how can they be improved? Independence, resources and workforce conditions are essential for electoral integrity

June 6, 2019June 11, 2019 by Editor

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In new research published about how elections are run around the world, Toby S. James, Leontine Loeber, Holly Ann Garnett and Carolien van Hamfind that organisational independence matters for well-run elections, and that election management could be improved with more resources, improved working conditions for election employees – and a better gender balance in…

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…

What on earth is going on with Brexit?

April 23, 2019April 7, 2020 by Editor

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Listen to the next installment in the Politics at the Edge Series. A panel of the University of East Anglia's politics experts try to answer that question - and work out what the Brexit crisis means for our country and our politics. With Clare Precey, Prof Alan Finlayson, Prof Hussein Kassim and Dr Pierre Bocquillon.…

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’…

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…

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,…

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…

No deal Brexit will be ‘overwhelmingly negative for the UK’

September 7, 2018September 7, 2018 by Editor

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A ‘no deal’ Brexit is likely to have a large impact across a wide range of sectors and regions according to a new report involving UEA politics expert Prof Hussein Kassim. The report, by academic think tank The UK in a Changing Europe, reveals a range of problems – from…

Voter ID: our first results suggest local election pilot was unnecessary and ineffective

August 2, 2018 by Admin

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Should we be asked to provide identification at polling stations? Toby James and Alistair Clark draw from new research to show that it is unnecessary and ineffective. The 2018 local elections in England were surrounded by a fierce debate over a pilot requiring voters to present ID at polling stations. The government…

Stick or twist: Should divided Northern Ireland change its electoral system? You can’t ignore progress

July 8, 2018July 8, 2018 by Admin

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As Northern Ireland struggles to set up a new executive, a gamble on a new electoral system may be recommended. UEA graduate Sam Kenward makes the case why the constructive current system should be retained. With the current issues in getting a new executive set up in Northern Ireland, it…

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