Hitting a moving target is hard, and young people don’t always do what’s expected.
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Younger voters have been patronised and overlooked for too long – and when politics is meaningful for them, they take part with gusto.
Who comes up trumps in tertiary education?
When can we expect the first results and which are the seats to watch? Plan your night with our guide.
Theresa May’s U-turn on social care funding shows how hard it is to fix. But there is a logical solution.
Dealing with the UK’s chronic lack of investment is as important as getting the Brexit negotiations right – and much more important than balancing the books.
The decision not to take action against a number of election candidates is not a whitewash, but it shows that the law needs a rethink.
What we can learn from the election of the new ‘metro mayors’ and why there are reasons to be cheerful.
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.
Cities could be viewed as under-performing brands – ripe for a bit of focused investment and visible leadership from the new metro mayors.
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.
Theresa May has read the economic runes – and called an election while she still confidently can.
It’s the biggest financial penalty ever paid by a British political party. Here’s how the story unfolded.
Passports for polling booths should not be a vote winner.
The working-class son of a bus driver has been elected to one of the most important roles in UK politics.
The picture hasn’t shifted much in local councils – but that will cause concern in Labour and sighs of relief among Conservatives.
It could have been worse, it could have been better. So the party will simply continue to squabble with itself.
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