Democracy
‘Adults make dumb decisions’: What do teenagers think about lowering the voting age?
‘Adults make dumb decisions’: What do teenagers think about lowering the voting age?
Sixteen-year-olds could soon vote in UK elections. Here’s what young people really think about lowering the voting age
Votes at 16 is a victory for young people – but true democratic empowerment is still some way off
Votes at 16 is a victory for young people – but true democratic empowerment is still some way off
Votes at 16 should empower a new generation and strengthen our democracy, but education is vital
Giving 16-year-olds the vote: Will it beat far-right populism or does it play right into Farage’s hands?
Giving 16-year-olds the vote: Will it beat far-right populism or does it play right into Farage’s hands?
16-year-olds can already work, pay tax and join the army. By the next general election, they will also gain the right to vote
Reform or Plaid Cymru? Labour could lose Wales for the first time in over 100 years, voters say
Reform or Plaid Cymru? Labour could lose Wales for the first time in over 100 years, voters say
The way Wales does elections is all about to change. But could it pave the way for Reform UK?
The way Wales does elections is all about to change. But could it pave the way for Reform UK?
The UK government must learn from Wales and bring about a politics that looks to the future
The UK government must learn from Wales and bring about a politics that looks to the future
People in poverty feel disconnected from democracy. But it doesn’t have to be this way
People in poverty feel disconnected from democracy. But it doesn’t have to be this way
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
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
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?
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
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’
Isn’t stretching the truth inevitable in politics? Maybe. But we’ve lost our ability to trust
Isn’t stretching the truth inevitable in politics? Maybe. But we’ve lost our ability to trust
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
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’
