Politics: Research Guide

2018 Stockholm Security Conference

Britain goes to hell in a Brexit handcart – cartoon

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Fashion boss gives £1m boost to People’s Vote campaign

Superdry co-founder Julian Dunkerton calls for new Brexit poll and says fear is growing about prospect of no dealThe campaign for a referendum on the final Brexit deal has been boosted by a record £1m donation, amid growing public concern that Britain will leave the EU without any agreement.The mul..

Silent crisis of inadequate councils caring for thousands of children

Short-term thinking and lack of funding are wrecking the life chances of young people in the care of local authoritiesA “silent crisis” in the care system has left more than 13,000 children with unacceptable levels of support from local authorities, an analysis warns.Tens of thousands more are b..

No-deal Brexit may force rethink of vote - ex-civil service head

Impact would be so grave UK would have to review decision to leave EU, says Bob KerslakeBritain may have to rethink the decision to leave the EU if the government is unable to strike a Brexit deal with Brussels, a former head of the civil service has said.Bob Kerslake said the consequences of a no-d..

People's Vote backers rally in Edinburgh for say in final Brexit deal

Ex-Lib Dem leader Menzies Campbell, comedian Rory Bremner and broadcaster Gavin Esler among speakersCampaigners demanding a public vote on the final Brexit deal rallied in Edinburgh on Saturday to increase pressure on the UK government. Backers of the so-called People’s Vote gathered in Festival S..

Caroline Lucas: ‘So much time is wasted in parliament’

The MP talks about fearing for her life in Cambodia, getting arrested and how Westminster makes her swear more than she shouldA girl named Rachel transformed my childhood. Life was safe, suburban and comfortable, but ours was a home without books. I met her aged 11, and she introduced me to the joys..