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After the General Election: A collection
A short campaign, and a reversal of fortune. As politicians attempt to make sense of the new shape of the House of Commons, and find a way forward, dig into our commentary from the OU and beyond.
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May's lost her majority - so what happens now?
Andy Price takes a first stab at what might happen following the surprise result of yesterday's election
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How do you become British Prime Minister?
Rishi Sunak is the third Prime Minister of the UK since 2022. Ever fancied running the country? Dr Richard Heffernan has some advice on the mechanics of the political system.
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Pick a side and make a difference: Why you should vote this Thursday
Dave Middleton encourages you to get out and vote this week - you might even change the outcome of the election.
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How do we solve the social care funding problem?
It's one of the policy focuses of this election cycle - how do we meet the rising costs of caring for an aging population? The OU's Janette Rutterford explores a way forward.
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What is the pension triple lock, and how has it become an election issue?
Jonquil Lowe explains why promises about pensions have become important in the election debates.
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Does maths offer a better model for multi-candidate elections?
First past the post - the tradition in UK general elections - isn't a great way to deliver the most agreeable result. Cristoph Borgers suggests we make it less of a horse race.
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Learning to swim in murky seas: Exploitation of the Electorate via Social Media
Learn psychological self-defence and start resisting the dark arts of political communication, in Volker Patent’s second article on Brexit and the General Election
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Is a landslide dangerous for Theresa May?
Mo' members, mo' problems? Could a large majority bring a downside for Theresa May? Perhaps, warns Benjamin Martill.
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Why is the Conservative manifesto the mark of a brave Prime Minister?
There's not much sweetness in the Tory manifesto. Is Theresa May brave, confident - or a mixture of both? Louise Thompson considers.
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However you feel about it, Labour's manifesto offers a choice
Labour's pitch to the voters is an answer to claims that the main parties are all the same, says Ben Williams.
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How have the Conservatives overtaken Labour for the British Indian vote?
Traditionally, Labour has been able to count on support from British Indians - but not any more. Rakib Ehsan asks: what's changed?
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Ready or not, we're having an election
As Theresa May prepares to go to the country, who is prepared for this sudden election - and who might find themselves on the back foot? Tom Quinn explains.
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Labour to the marrow: Exploring the party's ethos
Particular perspectives influence how individuals think about politics. But how do members and supporters of a single party create a collective perception of its ethos – what it stands for and where its future lies? Karl Pike examines these concepts in relation to the Labour Party, and explains how ethos can affect political direction.
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Is it possible to have respect for the poor and homeless?
During a campaign interview, Theresa May speculated on why people might visit foodbanks. The OU's Dr Dave Middleton asks if there's a balance between respectfully giving, and giving respect.
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Could a progressive alliance remake UK politics?
Andy Price believes that the 2017 election is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for UK politics to move beyond a Tory/Labour duopoly.
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Is Scotland going to prove Theresa May's undoing?
The challenges the election presents in Scotland may prove to be Theresa May's biggest risk, believes Will McDougall
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How can Theresa May escape from the Fixed Term Parliaments Act?
Since 2011, legislation has locked the length of a parliamentary session at five years. In theory. Petra Schleiter explains the escape clause Theresa May hopes to trigger.
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Did the economic outlook encourage a snap election?
Worries that the economy might be heading downhill led Theresa May to call the surprise election, believes Richard Murphy of City University.
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Why has Theresa May called for a snap election?
Theresa May has announced that she intends to ask Parliament to allow an early General Election. Tim Bale explains why she's making her move now.
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