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And then there were two
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt progress to the final stage of the Tory leadership contest
https://www.economist.com/bagehots-notebook/2019/06/20/and-then-there-were-two
The centre cannot hold - the failure of Change UK and the atrophying of political thought
Our columnist reflects on why those trying to shake up contemporary politics have been destined to fail
On Britain beyond Brexit and the future of Conservatism
Our columnist reflects on the turmoil facing the Conservative Party
On Change UK’s inadequacies, political agreements and missing Scots
Our Britain columnist muses over the decline of Scottish influence in Westminster
On “Fleabag”, a Corbyn government and Kenneth Clarke’s tandoori moments
Our Britain columnist laments the decline of working-class culture
On “Game of Thrones”, Conservatism, Israel and Lidl
Our political columnist pitches a dynastic new television show
On parliamentarians talented, vainglorious, entertaining and anarchic
Our Britain columnist considers the best and the worst of MPs in a lively week in the House of Commons and beyond
On political caricatures, “real” policies and the idea of public service
Our Britain columnist worries about the lack of talent in the foreground of British politics
On democracy, Sir Lewis Namier and the struggles of the super-rich
Our Britain columnist has not lost all faith in his country’s parliament
On political paralysis, British intellectuals and the wisdom of Victorians
Our Britain columnist offers Theresa May a dramatic suggestion
On protesting “nuns”, a Labour “defection” and a story about “Andre Previn”
This week, things are not what they seem for our Britain columnist
On Brexit films, Brexit books and Brexit television
Our Bagehot columnist shares some thoughts, from Los Angeles to Alan Partridge
Britain’s government slides into chaos
Theresa May’s Brexit deal provokes cabinet resignations and speculation of a leadership challenge
https://www.economist.com/bagehots-notebook/2018/11/15/britains-government-slides-into-chaos
Boris Johnson takes centre stage—from the sidelines
The former foreign secretary won a huge crowd for his address to a fringe meeting
Of blue suits and smelly trainers
You can spot a Tory or a Corbynista from miles away
https://www.economist.com/bagehots-notebook/2018/10/02/of-blue-suits-and-smelly-trainers
The Tory Party is split down the middle
But then so is Britain
https://www.economist.com/bagehots-notebook/2018/10/01/the-tory-party-is-split-down-the-middle
What Birmingham means to today’s Conservatives
A reminder of the failure of the Erdington strategy
https://www.economist.com/bagehots-notebook/2018/10/01/what-birmingham-means-to-todays-conservatives
John McDonnell offers an ambitious alternative economic policy
It’s a pity it’s so badly thought out
Americans are doing a good job of misunderstanding Britain
The country is either embracing too much globalisation or not enough
Labour is no longer the party of the traditional working class
That may be a sensible tactic
Some thoughts on the crisis of liberalism—and how to fix it
Liberalism needs nothing less than a great rebalancing if it is to regain its intellectual and political vitality
Sounding the death knell for Corbynmania
Labour’s so-so performance in the local elections raises questions about Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership
https://www.economist.com/bagehots-notebook/2018/05/04/sounding-the-death-knell-for-corbynmania
Amber Rudd’s resignation throws Theresa May’s government into crisis
The home secretary’s departure could tilt the balance of power in both the cabinet and the party at large
Coming face to neck with Vladimir Putin
Bagehot remembers several surreal visits to a frozen St Petersburg and a booming Moscow
https://www.economist.com/bagehots-notebook/2018/03/21/coming-face-to-neck-with-vladimir-putin
Some thoughts on the open v closed divide
It is not as simple as it seems
https://www.economist.com/bagehots-notebook/2018/03/16/some-thoughts-on-the-open-v-closed-divide
Theresa May wastes an opportunity to regalvanise her party
The prime minister’s inability to shake up her cabinet highlights the weakness of her position
Damian Green’s exit gives Theresa May a problem—and an opportunity
The deputy prime minister’s resignation presents an excuse for a much-needed cabinet reshuffle
A strange disease has taken hold of British politics
A once-sensible country is in the grip of millenarianism
The Tory conference reflects the dismal state of the party
Look beyond the protests outside, and the convention is a bland affair
How the Corbynites want to reverse the 1980s
Labour plans to use Margaret Thatcher’s methods to overturn the Thatcher revolution
https://www.economist.com/bagehots-notebook/2017/09/27/how-the-corbynites-want-to-reverse-the-1980s
An evening with Momentum at the Labour Party conference
The left-wing grassroots movement is perfecting the art of revolution as recreation
The Labour Party is in jubilant mood as it meets for its annual conference
Jeremy Corbyn excites his fans in Brighton
Whatever she may say, Theresa May won’t fight the next election
Her biggest task now is to help choose someone who can
The politics of a tragedy
A horrific fire in a tower block in Kensington is adding to Britain’s anti-establishment mood
https://www.economist.com/bagehots-notebook/2017/06/16/the-politics-of-a-tragedy
The lesson from tonight’s astonishing results: campaigns matter
The Conservatives ran one of the worst campaigns in memory
Unpicking the Corbynist manifesto
The leaked document reveals a great deal about the internal state of the Labour Party
https://www.economist.com/bagehots-notebook/2017/05/11/unpicking-the-corbynist-manifesto
A brief history of one-nation Conservatism
The phrase—and its application—have evolved since Benjamin Disraeli coined it in 1837
https://www.economist.com/bagehots-notebook/2017/05/09/a-brief-history-of-one-nation-conservatism
On the ground with Andy Street in Birmingham
A report from Britain’s most important political battle ground, the West Midlands
https://www.economist.com/bagehots-notebook/2017/04/30/on-the-ground-with-andy-street-in-birmingham
The tragedy of Len McCluskey’s re-election as head of Unite
One of Britain’s most powerful trade unions will continue to be led towards the hard left
To understand Britain today, look to the 17th century
Our new Bagehot columnist considers the state of the nation
A farewell to Britain
Our former Bagehot columnist reflects on Britain’s past, present and future
https://www.economist.com/bagehots-notebook/2017/04/03/a-farewell-to-britain
Labour and UKIP both give Tories cause for delight
With one front closed and an enfeebled opposition, Theresa May can turn to the Lib Dems
The pragmatic case for moving Britain’s capital to Manchester
The vast Victorian complex by the Thames is in a dreadful state
Tony Blair is right on Brexit. Now he should get into the trenches or back off
If the former prime minister wants to return to British politics, here is how he should do it
What Brexit and Donald Trump have in common
An anti-Trump petition goes viral in Britain, but not in pro-Leave constituencies
https://www.economist.com/bagehots-notebook/2017/01/30/what-brexit-and-donald-trump-have-in-common
A court ruling on Article 50 hints at Britain’s coming constitutional storm
The argument over the rights of lawmakers will not be the last post-Brexit constitutional quandary
Britain should seek Donald Trump’s respect, not his affection
On the dangers of becoming Europe’s answer to Chris Christie
Theresa May confirms: Britain is heading for Brexit Max
Britain will leave the single market and the customs union
On the dangers of comparing every political event to Donald Trump
Talking about the similarities between populists is all the rage. Sadly, talking about their differences is not
Labour, not the Tories, should be most worried by the Richmond Park result
But Conservatives cannot sit back either
Anglo-German relations are defined by mutual incomprehension
A meeting between Theresa May and Angela Merkel underscores the awkwardness
Donald Trump’s win will make Brexit more painful
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The Witney campaign offers the Lib Dems a road out of the wilderness
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
Nicola Sturgeon’s consultation on a new Scottish independence referendum gets her out of a tight spot
But devolution, rather than independence, may be her goal
Parliament must push for a bigger role in the Brexit negotiations
The prime minister provides some detail on Britain’s exit from the European Union—but also raises a host of questions
Jeremy Corbyn is re-elected with an increased mandate
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
What is the point of the Liberal Democrats?
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
https://www.economist.com/bagehots-notebook/2016/09/20/what-is-the-point-of-the-liberal-democrats
Why a “True Labour” splinter party could succeed where the SDP failed
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
Britain’s newly interventionist economic consensus is a question, not an answer
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
Britain’s new prime minister will regret appointing Boris Johnson
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
Theresa May will be Britain’s next prime minister
After Andrea Leadsom drops out of the race, Mrs May will surely consider an early election
If Labour won’t stand up for Remain voters, it’s time for a new party
Britain's liberal centre is near-empty. Time for a new political force?
Britain is sailing into a storm with no one at the wheel
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
David Cameron quits Downing Street with a ruined legacy
Mr Cameron’s tenure will be defined by a nation-changing misstep, one guaranteed to scar Britain for decades
Beware the “Brintroverts”
Have polls putting Leave ahead overlooked shy, indecisive and hard-to-reach voters?
https://www.economist.com/bagehots-notebook/2016/06/21/beware-the-brintroverts
The price of caring
Britain’s MPs deserve much more credit than they get
https://www.economist.com/bagehots-notebook/2016/06/17/the-price-of-caring
Leave is gaining ground. But do not rule out Remain just yet
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
Young voters! Your country needs you
The Brexit referendum will decide the Britain of the future. Young voters are best equipped to judge what that should be
https://www.economist.com/bagehots-notebook/2016/06/07/young-voters-your-country-needs-you
The Remain campaign must outlive the referendum
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
The Leave campaign’s dog-whistle strategy will only succeed if Remain voters fail to turn out
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
Why Zac Goldsmith’s “extremism” attacks on Sadiq Khan were wrong
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
Sadiq Khan will be London’s new mayor
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
https://www.economist.com/bagehots-notebook/2016/05/06/sadiq-khan-will-be-londons-new-mayor
Low expectations cloud Labour’s abysmal local-elections performance
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
Leicester City’s success suggests globalisation is strengthening, not killing, English football
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
Guest post: Why comparing Israel to the Nazis is always anti-Semitic
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
By tolerating Jeremy Corbyn, Labour’s moderates are complicit in their party’s shame
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
Barack Obama is right: Britain could lead Europe if it wanted to
Barack Obama is right: Britain could lead Europe if it wanted to
The telling sincerity of Jeremy Corbyn's EU conversion
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
What the Panama papers really reveal about David Cameron
What the Panama papers really reveal about David Cameron
Transcript: Interview with Will Straw
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
https://www.economist.com/bagehots-notebook/2016/03/31/transcript-interview-with-will-straw
The cosmopolitan-communitarian divide explains Britain’s EU split
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
An interview with Ian Bremmer
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https://www.economist.com/bagehots-notebook/2016/02/23/an-interview-with-ian-bremmer
Boris Johnson is wrong: in the 21st century, sovereignty is always relative
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The Brexit referendum on June 23rd will be all about David Cameron
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
Keep David Cameron's renegotiation in perspective
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An interview with Sadiq Khan
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https://www.economist.com/bagehots-notebook/2016/02/04/an-interview-with-sadiq-khan
The “emergency brake” is only symbolic, but it will probably work
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
An interview with Dominic Cummings
A leading anti-EU campaigner discusses the upcoming referendum battle and his optimistic case for Brexit
https://www.economist.com/bagehots-notebook/2016/01/21/an-interview-with-dominic-cummings
Blame the British public for the junior doctors’ strike
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
The Labour Party is heading for a showdown on Trident
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
Everything you need to know about Labour’s rolling crisis
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
Labour’s sensibles are starting to push back—but they should push harder
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
David Cameron is playing a self-inflicted bad hand well
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
The bile spewed at Tony Blair is not just unfair—it is counter-productive
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
The Conservatives deserve little sympathy for their defeat on tax credits
Britain's upper house deals a blow to the government by voting to stall planned cuts to tax credits
The case for ditching the NHS
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
https://www.economist.com/bagehots-notebook/2015/10/23/the-case-for-ditching-the-nhs
English-only votes set Britain on the path to federalisation—or break-up
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
The Scottish National Party’s triumphant hesitancy
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
What Geoffrey Howe’s career revealed about power—and Thatcherism
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.
George Osborne's plan to let boomtowns boom and failing towns fail
RSS feed for the Bagehot's notebook Economist blog.