Adam Ramsay

Adam Ramsay is a former editor, UK editor, and special correspondent of openDemocracy. He now writes the Abolish Westminster newsletter, and his book of the same name will be published by Faber on 5 November.

Revealed: A fifth of new Tory MPs have worked as lobbyists

New MPs include lobbyists for banks, private healthcare and arms manufacturers

By Caroline Molloy, Adam Ramsay and Tamasin Cave

/ 21 Dec 2019

Revealed: A fifth of new Tory MPs have worked as lobbyists

Don’t blame Corbyn or Brexit: Labour failed to rage against the hated political system

Any leader challenging power will suffer character assassination, and Brexit is just the latest manifestation of a deeper problem – one that Labour didn’t address.

By Adam Ramsay

/ 13 Dec 2019

Don’t blame Corbyn or Brexit: Labour failed to rage against the hated political system

The Tory war on truth – and how to fight back

Labour should have made this election a referendum on the whole political system.

By Adam Ramsay

/ 12 Dec 2019

The Tory war on truth – and how to fight back

Tories accused of ‘fanning flames of racism’ against Gypsy/Travellers ahead of UK election

‘They’re demonising us to win cheap votes’ say rights activists, as openDemocracy research reveals ‘sickening’ rhetoric deployed by Conservatives across the country.

By Adam Ramsay

/ 10 Dec 2019

Tories accused of ‘fanning flames of racism’ against Gypsy/Travellers ahead of UK election

New documents shed light on Brexit Party chairman’s offshore connections

Richard Tice denies any links to two tax-haven based businesses. So why did he sell one of them a valuable property in Florida for only $10?

By Adam Ramsay and Daniel Beizsley

/ 9 Dec 2019

New documents shed light on Brexit Party chairman’s offshore connections

American dirty tricks are corroding British democracy

Super PACs in the US are notorious for smear campaigns and disinformation – now we're seeing them in the UK election. Be careful where you take your phone.

By Adam Ramsay

/ 5 Dec 2019

American dirty tricks are corroding British democracy

What does the Prince Andrew scandal mean for the British monarchy?

From princes of reality TV to the #metoo era, does the Prince Andrew scandal point to a deeper crisis for the House of Windsor – and the United Kingdom? An email exchange...

By Adam Ramsay, Anthony Barnett and Suzanne Moore

/ 24 Nov 2019

What does the Prince Andrew scandal mean for the British monarchy?

Where’s Boris?

Tory candidates in top target seats are avoiding showing the PM’s face, openDemocracy research reveals. Why?

By Adam Ramsay

/ 22 Nov 2019

Violence-glorifying page runs under-the-radar anti-Corbyn Facebook ad

Facebook ad library has no record of anti-Corbyn ad paid for by a page that declares itself ‘comfortable with violence’. Ad has been reported to counter-terror police

By Adam Ramsay

/ 16 Nov 2019

Violence-glorifying page runs under-the-radar anti-Corbyn Facebook ad

Help us keep this election honest

We at openDemocracy need your help to monitor the general election campaign in key constituencies.

By Adam Ramsay

/ 14 Nov 2019

Voters gave Ruth Davidson power – now she’s selling it while they suffer

The former Scottish Tory leader has taken a job with a lobbying firm – how will this help her constituents?

By Adam Ramsay

/ 24 Oct 2019

Voters gave Ruth Davidson power – now she’s selling it while they suffer

National Crime Agency finds ‘no evidence’ of crimes committed by Arron Banks’s Brexit campaign

Electoral Commission says decision ‘allows overseas funds into UK politics’, as it comes under fire from Brexit campaigners over its handling of several cases

By Adam Ramsay

/ 25 Sep 2019

National Crime Agency finds ‘no evidence’ of crimes committed by Arron Banks’s Brexit campaign