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Douglas Carswell

Why UKIP should be allowed to speak at universites

December 4, 2014January 22, 2015 by Editor
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Dr.  Michael Skey argues that UKIP, and other political parties, should be allowed to speak at university campuses across the UK. Reading about the recent furore over the online petition to prevent a pair of UKIP representatives from talking part in a debate on the UEA campus, I was reminded of an…
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This changes … some things – UKIP gets to go to Parliament

October 14, 2014January 9, 2015 by Editor
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Dr. Michael Skey reflects on what Douglas Carswell's election as the first UKIP member of parliament means for British Politics. Did you hear the one about the bloke called Doug who got elected to Parliament? But apparently, it’s no laughing matter. At least, not for the Tories who saw a…
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Tales of one city: London, super-diversity and the paradox of belonging

June 12, 2014August 11, 2014 by Editor
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Dr. Michael Skey argues that it is time to stop name calling and try to reach a better understanding of people's attitudes to belonging, home, territory and migration. UKIP’s gains in recent local and European elections have highlighted some of the deep divides that exist in Britain and, in particular, England…
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Britain and Euro-scepticism: understanding the fit

March 21, 2014August 11, 2014 by Editor
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The British population’s views of Europe are shaped by wider attitudes towards Britain’s status and values.  Unfortunately for the pro-Europe camp  large numbers remain pessimistic and see disengagement as the answer, argues Dr. Michael Skey. Britain and Euro-scepticism seem to go together like fish and chips. Polling data consistently show that…
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Why migration cannot only be discussed in terms of jobs, taxes and benefits

January 13, 2014August 11, 2014 by Editor
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Dr Michael Skey argues that the immigration debate is about more than jobs and taxes; it is about the small everyday changes that people feel are undermining their sense of belonging. It should not be left to UKIP alone to speak on these issues. And so it goes on. The seemingly…
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