Brexit

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The tectonics of the British election

It was a stunning victory for Boris Johnson and the Tories in the UK’s general election, giving the party its biggest seat haul since 1987 – but what does the result tell us about 21st Century politics?

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Working class likely to deliver for Boris Johnson

Polls are pointing to a likely decisive Conservative victory in the UK election, clearing the way for Brexit, courtesy of Labour’s working class base

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Party promises and immigration policies

While Brexit looms over the UK’s general election, the main party’s manifestos tell us that this election is likely to be a turning point for immigration policy

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Politics & Society

The sound and fury of Britain’s election

The United Kingdom is counting down to a truly unpredictable election with clearly drawn battle lines between the political parties

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The future of post-Brexit Britain

As the UK heads toward an election, much of the focus remains on Brexit negotiations; but there needs to be more thought given to the long term, especially when it comes to trade

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Negotiating trade post-Brexit

Despite our long history with Britain, when it comes to trade Australia will show little nostalgia for the ‘old country’ on any post-Brexit deal

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Q&A

Q&A: The great British Brexit

Key resignations over British Prime Minister Theresa May’s approach to Brexit has plunged the government into chaos. But what does it mean for Brexit?

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Podcast

Is Europe heading for divorce?

The European experiment has been both revolutionary and successful, but having lurched from one crisis to the next in recent years, does the future look as bright?

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Why British Labour voters stayed true to their roots

Try as they might, the British Conservative Party still fails to understand the working class

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Politics & Society

Uncertainty in the UK

Could British voters’ rejection of the Tories signal the beginning of the end for neo-liberalism?

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