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Tag: UKIP

The UK Electoral System

4th May 2015 HughWinter British Politics

Last night’s debate between Scottish political leaders revived interest in the question of which electoral system would best serve the interests of the British people; this will doubtless be discussed […]

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Leave a comment devolution, electoral reform, Nigel Farage, representation, SNP, UKIP

Political Cynicism

7th December 2014 HughWinter British Politics, economics, inequality

The New Statesman this week noted that the major political parties are in a “conspiracy of silence”: failing to describe the impact of their proposed policies.  Cynical politicians know that […]

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Leave a comment austerity, deficit, dishonesty, OBR, tax, UKIP

Party Positioning

24th October 2014 HughWinter British Politics, economics, immigration, inequality

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 Labour Party, Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg, representation, UKIP

Separatist Politicians

15th September 2014 HughWinter British Politics

Voters in the forthcoming Scottish referendum on Thursday should reflect upon the divergence of interests between politicians and the people they serve.  David Cameron might feel that, without Scotland, he […]

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Leave a comment Brexit, Nigel Farage, referendum, Scotland, Scottish Independence, separatism, UKIP

Britain in Europe 2

3rd April 2014 HughWinter British Politics, Europe

Nigel Farage won yesterday’s debate on Britain in Europe, cleverly and dishonestly, but he cannot win the argument.  His was an appeal to the heart: “I want Britain to get […]

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One comment Brexit, dishonesty, EU, Nigel Farage, UKIP

Europe Debate 2014

30th March 2014 HughWinter British Politics, Europe

This is an open letter to Nick Clegg, following his debate with Nigel Farage on Wednesday, 26 March 2014.  Clegg, on behalf of the Liberal Democrats, was arguing in favour […]

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One comment Brexit, EU, Nick Clegg, Nigel Farage, referendum, 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

European Convention on Human Rights

4th March 2013 HughWinter British Politics, Europe, human rights

An article in The Mail on Sunday, on 3 March 2013, celebrated the British Home Secretary’s proposal for Britain “to pull out of the discredited European Convention on Human Rights […]

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Leave a comment Conservative Party, Theresa May, UKIP

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