Those who voted No in the indyref were never as anti-blue as is often believed.
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The Conservatives claim the energy market is broken. Are they right?
It accounts for a huge proportion of votes, yet parties rarely offer English-specific policies.
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Expert analysis of that infamous Brexit spat, tactical voting and Diane Abbott's media meltdown.
Why is the PM constantly repeating this phrase and what impact is it really having on her campaign?
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A weekly hit of what you need to know to get to grips with the last-minute UK election.
There’s a good reason why the PM is acting like a party with only nine MPs is a major threat.
Is Wales about to be shaken by a Conservative earthquake?
The Irish republicans stand for parliament but don’t attend when they win. It’s high time that changed.
Politicians often mould historical fact to suit their needs, but the current PM would rather just forget the past altogether.
The pensions ‘triple lock’ explained.
Talk of punishing parties for their stance on the referendum may be overhyped – not least because of all the confusion about where each actually stands.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn claims they do. Two academics assessed the facts.
A crushing defeat in June could paradoxically make it easier to elect another leader from the far left.
The particularities of the British electoral system make working together unrealistic.
It will take bravery and vision, but a deal between opposition parties is the only sensible way to respond to a changed political landscape.
They were way off in 2015 and for the forthcoming election in June it’s worth knowing why.
Wondering how the U.K. government can just decide to dissolve itself and call for a general election? As our expert explains, it’s not uncommon.
The two main parties in Stormont still haven’t reached a power-sharing deal, and a national vote is unlikely to help matters.
One topic will feature very heavily on the campaign trail, but how will this vote affect work in Brussels?
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