Democracy
Vast majority of Brits feel powerless over local decisions – and it’s eroding trust in politics

Vast majority of Brits feel powerless over local decisions – and it’s eroding trust in politics
84% of people feel like they have no power in decisions affecting them on a local level, new polling shows
No, Gen Z don’t want the UK to be ruled by a dictator

No, Gen Z don’t want the UK to be ruled by a dictator
The problem is not a whole generation of autocratic young people, but a complex question answered quickly in online polls, says Bobby Duffy of KCL’s Policy Institute
Brits don’t trust politicians. Could a Welsh plan to ban lying in politics help turn that around?

Brits don’t trust politicians. Could a Welsh plan to ban lying in politics help turn that around?
Under recommendations being made to the Welsh government, members of the Senedd could lose their seats if they lie
Brits feel just as poor and miserable as they did last year. When will things get better?
Brits feel just as poor and miserable as they did last year. When will things get better?
‘In an age of misinformation, facts suffer too’: How the end of fact-checking puts democracy at risk
‘In an age of misinformation, facts suffer too’: How the end of fact-checking puts democracy at risk
‘The right is on the rise’: UK’s democracy is too fragile to be ‘complacent’ about Trump, experts say

‘The right is on the rise’: UK’s democracy is too fragile to be ‘complacent’ about Trump, experts say
Social media noise is quickening our slide towards fascism

Social media noise is quickening our slide towards fascism
Labour must clamp down on ‘mega-donors’ like Elon Musk influencing UK politics, experts warn

Labour must clamp down on ‘mega-donors’ like Elon Musk influencing UK politics, experts warn
From two-child benefit cap to rough sleeping: Everything that’s missing from the King’s Speech

From two-child benefit cap to rough sleeping: Everything that’s missing from the King’s Speech
Voter ID rules are racist – let’s get rid of them once and for all

Voter ID rules are racist – let’s get rid of them once and for all
This is the ‘most disproportionate parliament in history’. Has the time come for electoral reform?

This is the ‘most disproportionate parliament in history’. Has the time come for electoral reform?
One of the biggest problems this election? Faith in politics and media is at rock bottom

One of the biggest problems this election? Faith in politics and media is at rock bottom
Sunak and top Tories keeping seats over voter ID confusion would be ‘damaging to democracy’

Sunak and top Tories keeping seats over voter ID confusion would be ‘damaging to democracy’
What is a People’s House? The demand made by Keir Starmer’s glittery conference protester

What is a People’s House? The demand made by Keir Starmer’s glittery conference protester
Voter ID: Everything you need to know about how to vote in May’s elections, and the controversies

Voter ID: Everything you need to know about how to vote in May’s elections, and the controversies
Trans, elderly, disabled and Muslim people could be worst affected by new voter ID law, with less than a month until polling day

Trans, elderly, disabled and Muslim people could be worst affected by new voter ID law, with less than a month until polling day
Elon Musk’s Twitter, where ‘free’ speech will cost you £11 a month

Elon Musk’s Twitter, where ‘free’ speech will cost you £11 a month
Bernie Sanders: ‘Real fundamental change never comes easily’

Bernie Sanders: ‘Real fundamental change never comes easily’
What is proportional representation and why have Labour members voted for it?

What is proportional representation and why have Labour members voted for it?
Barrister Sam Fowles: Beware the authoritarians stealing our democracy

Barrister Sam Fowles: Beware the authoritarians stealing our democracy
Mental health, climate change, inequality: the priorities for Welsh future generations
