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A Trump Presidency begins

11th November 2016 HughWinter American Politics

There has been much concern, both inside and outside America, at the result of the American election – but it is now a fact that has to be lived with. […]

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Hillary isn’t reaching people

16th September 2016 HughWinter American Politics

Politicians ought to be better informed than the average person on the issues of the day, but that does not give them the right to despise the people they are […]

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Angry American Voters

3rd August 2016 HughWinter American Politics

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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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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Party Positioning

24th October 2014 HughWinter British Politics, immigration

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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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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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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