We present the seventh of ten weekly episodes from a brutal novel by an acclaimed British author
The university with the UK's highest proportion of poorer students is being assaulted by its own administration. All subject areas will be affected but Arts and Humanities are being decimated. Contrary to the Vice-Chancellor's claims, this was done without a full consultation
The danger of the well-being movement is that it could lead to us being spoon-fed advice on how to live. Yet the art of living may be the most rewarding subject to teach and learn, as long as adults and children are given the opportunity to challenge this advice, and hold it to account
The Royal Wedding is already fading from public memory, taking its place in the archives of history. But the marriage of the second in line to the throne has shifted the landscape, not only for the monarchy, but for the Conservative state and the legacy of New Labour
The expenses scandal brought forth various demands for political reform. The AV referendum can be seen as the end of this political cycle. Even if electoral reform is now off the agenda, progressives should reflect on this experience, and begin a new push for change
Today's referendum on AV is the culmination of a long campaign for change. Yet, AV is not a form of proportional representation and is not a system which reformers have previously called for. Whatever the referendum result, it will not end the campaign for electoral reform in the UK
The Yes campaign's final rally last night showed spirit, energy and intellect. While Eddie Izzard may have been the 'headline act', an unexpected address from Ed Miliband almost stole the show, along with Armando Iannucci's wise witticisms. Let's hope the opinion polls are overturned tomorrow!
A timeline of the Alternative Vote referendum debate, chronicled by Ryan Gallagher over the last 15 months
On 26th April, Intelligence Squared staged a preliminary debate with the motion 'Vote for AV'. Here, OurKingdom publishes a video of the debate highlights.
If the Prime Minister has his way, British civil society will soon be almost entirely at the mercy of the market. With the contracts signed, our democratic options will be drastically limited. A referendum on the Alternative Voting system may already be too little, too late.
The ornate rituals in Westminster Abbey, and Donald Trump’s investigation of President Obama’s birth certificate have something in common that threatens modern power, and it isn’t very modern.
We present the sixth of ten weekly episodes from a brutal novel by an acclaimed British author
