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Angry American Voters

3rd August 2016 HughWinter American Politics, immigration, inequality

The 2016 American primary elections have revealed considerable popular discontent and resentment towards the political class.  Both Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump got lots of support from angry anti-establishment voters.  […]

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3 Comments Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Money in Politics, populism, protectionism, tax, voter anger

Britain post-Brexit

1st July 2016 HughWinter British Politics, Europe, immigration

The British people have voted to leave the EU: a ‘Brexit’.  They were persuaded to do so by a powerful compound of populism, dishonesty and the arrogance of some politicians.  […]

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One comment Boris Johnson, Brexit, Conservative Party, dishonesty, Michael Gove, Scotland, Theresa May

The Impacts of Immigration

10th June 2016 HughWinter Europe, immigration

Immigration affects everyone’s lives and it can rapidly become a toxic issue.  It is driven by economic pressures or by humanitarian concerns: to take in refugees fleeing conflict or persecution.  […]

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One comment Brexit, EU referendum, Europe, immigration

Populism

3rd March 2016 HughWinter American Politics, British Politics, economics, Europe, immigration

Widespread public discontent is seen as an opportunity by populist politicians; they can amplify people’s concerns and promise change as a means of gaining support (and the power that goes with […]

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2 Comments American Election, Brexit, Donald Trump, populism, trade

Party Positioning

24th October 2014 HughWinter British Politics, immigration, Politics

Tactical Policy-Making: – As reported in The Guardian, “Ed Miliband has promised an immigration reform bill in the first few weeks of a new Labour government as he challenged the […]

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Leave a comment immigration, Labour Party, representation, UKIP

The Politics of Immigration

10th January 2014 HughWinter British Politics, immigration

The political posturing on immigration in Britain isn’t based upon detailed analysis of what would be best for the population.  It is an example of the impact of pressure on […]

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One comment British Politics, Europe, globalisation, immigration, UKIP

Immigration Control

26th March 2013 HughWinter immigration

Immigration policy has become a political football on both sides of the Atlantic.  There are substantial popular concerns and politicians, who want to attract voters, respond by taking a populist […]

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Leave a comment Arizona immigration law, Conservative, Hispanic, immigration, Latino, Republican

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