The longing for 'macho' style 'strong' politics is exposed by the UK's post-election arguments
The next rallies for democracy are Saturday 15 May across the UK
I've been working on some stats that might be of interest to OurKingdom. Using Guardian Datablog's release of election results I worked out exactly how many
Too much is expected of the BBC, and, in consequence, it does too much. Such a position is unsustainable, argues David Graham
The general election revealed widening fissures in the UK's multi-national state that lie behind the hanging of parliament
The coalition talks between the Conservatives and the Lib Dems are bringing to the fore what is now known as 'the Disraeli option'. For a good description of
The paths of national politics in Scotland and England are ever more divergent. Through a singular mix of intellectual biography, modern history and political critique, Christopher Harvie - bus-pass in hand - draws on the evidence of his own career and work to make sense of the change.
Billy Bragg on the demonstration calling for fair voting in the UK's elections
An inconclusive general election casts uncertainty over the shape of Britain’s next government. The issue of national security, amid conditions of severe financial constraint, will be high on the incoming administration’s agenda. But the political space for a fresh approach to the country’s defenc
There is a well sourced rumour that in view of the national interest etc, the Lib Dems will accept Cabinet places without an agreement on having a referendum on PR.
The call for fair votes in Britain takes to the streets
Everyone who can should come to Trafalgar Square with a touch of purple tomorrow, Saturday 8 May, if you like the idea of democracy in Britain.
