British/UK Affairs
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In: British/UK Affairs (general)
By: Ross Adkin
On secondary preference votes, Boris Johnson has been elected mayor of London. Critics however still remain to be convinced he is up to the task. more...
London Mayoral Election In 6 Days
In: British/UK Affairs (general)
By: Ross Adkin
Ken Livingstone and Boris Johnson remain the front runners for the second job in British politics. Both may have to rely on secondary votes to secure victory on May 1st. more...
Lewis Windfarm Proposal Rejected
In: Scottish Affairs
By: Ross Adkin
Proposals to build the largest on-shore windfarm in Europe were rejected yesterday, dealing a blow to a government committed to meeting half of electricity needs by 2050. more...
What Is a Housing Association?
In: Scottish Affairs
By: Karen Murdarasi
Housing Associations in Scotland provide a place to live for those on low incomes or with special needs for care. They also help to build strong communities. more...
In: British/UK Affairs (general)
By: Paul Lightfoot
In 2008 the UK expects to enact a groundbreaking Climate Change Bill that will set legally binding targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. more...
Boris v Ken: London Mayoral Battle
In: British/UK Affairs (general)
By: Ross Adkin
The London 2008 mayoral race is practically down to two candidates and even the popular Boris Johnson may find it hard to upstage the current mayor Ken Livingstone. more...
UK Chancellor's "Green" budget?
In: British/UK Affairs (general)
By: Ross Adkin
A summary of the 2008 Budget's 'green' taxes that have drawn criticism from big business, the motor and aviation industries and also climate change activists. more...
By: Julia Simpkins
The Queen is entering the twilight of her reign. Are the British public still loyal to the Royal Family, or is the British republican movement a threat to the Monarchy? more...
In: British/UK Affairs (general)
By: Jem Bloomfield
Chris Patten's book "East and West" is a carefully thought defence of liberal democracy, and an interesting account of his negotations with China. more...
In: British/UK Affairs (general)
By: Jem Bloomfield
"Notes From A Small Island" sees Bill Bryson travelling around Britain, mocking, admiring and denouncing it with equal verve and humour. more...
Property and the Feelgood Factor
In: British/UK Affairs (general)
By: Jem Bloomfield
TV programmes and colour supplements have made rising house prices feel like a right for Britons. Faced with a credit crunch, that surely can't be a good thing... more...
The Jeremy Kyle Show Controversy
In: British/UK Affairs (general)
By: Jem Bloomfield
The recent controversy surrounding "The Jeremy Kyle Show" has put its government-funded sponsor in an unusual position... more...
In: British/UK Affairs (general)
By: Jem Bloomfield
A discussion of two more phrases which appear frequently in British political discourse, used both by journalists and politcians: "politics as usual" and "spin." more...
In: British/UK Affairs (general)
By: Jem Bloomfield
A discussion of some British political cliches, why they are used, and how they affect political debate. more...
