The party is in deep trouble among several key demographic groups. A Brexit enthusiast at the helm could make that worse.
Articles on UK elections 2017
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Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour managed something huge in 2017, even if turnout hasn’t proved to be as high as expected.
Labour has recognised young people as survivors of the economic crash, which has helped fuel a surge in support for Labour.
The centre-left has had a torrid year, particularly in Europe, but there are glimmers of hope on the horizon and hope for it to regroup.
For the third time in a row, first past the post has delivered confusion rather than stability.
After monumental successes in the 2017 general election, the Scottish Conservative leader could be a real threat to Theresa May. Then again…
Faced with the prospect of constant online attack, why would anyone want to get into politics?
A rare find in an Exeter library helps explain why the local student vote switched from the Conservatives to Labour.
What drove young people to turnout in such high numbers to back Corbyn? And will they stick with him?
An exclusive interview with Norman Tebbit on Thatcher, Brexit, Theresa May’s potential successors … and a certain former chancellor.
The unionists have pledged to back up the Conservative government in exchange for an extra £1 billion for Northern Ireland
Jeremy Corbyn was criticised for his unclear position on Brexit, but it may actually have been the smarter move.
Journalism is the first casualty as two UK newspapers with competing world views go to war.
Despite a reputation for cuddly kittens and listicles, the site has been hiring big names and is establishing itself as an influential voice in UK news.
Before the 2017 election, young voters were dismissed as lazy; now they’ve started voting in numbers, they’re being stereotyped as naive.
Our whole system of political campaigning needs a reboot.
The Good Friday Agreement’s UN treaty status means that any compromise of the rigorous impartiality it demands of the Government could be legally challenged
Steve Howell believes that broadcasting regulations to ensure balance and a mastery of social media allowed people to see the Labour leader as he really is.
The pollsters have had another bad year – and it may be because they were so worried about repeating the mistakes of 2015.
What happens behind the scenes when one party props up another’s minority government.
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Senior Lecturer, Department of Government, University of Essex
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Head of Politics, Sheffield Hallam University
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Associate Tutor in Politics and Social Sciences, Edge Hill University
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Associate Professor in Politics & Economics of the European Union, Keele University
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Lecturer in Politics, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Professor, Department of Government, University of Essex
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Associate Tutor in Politics, Edge Hill University
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Associate Lecturer, History, Lancaster University, University of Birmingham
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Senior lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Professor of Politics, Queen Mary University of London
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Professor of Social Research, Nottingham Trent University
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Affiliate Research Associate, School of Political and Social Sciences, University of Glasgow
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Lecturer in Politics, University of Aberdeen
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Professor, Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Culture, Cardiff University
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Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, University of Southampton