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Electoral Reform

Electoral Reform

How to make your vote count. Peter Kellner sets out the options for electoral reform and their possible effects.

Do the right thing. Peter Tatchell on how the Chartist goal of a representative parliament is still unrealised.

A breed apart. Oona King on how the current system works in favour of white, privately educated men.

Plus our exclusive interview with the Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw by Mehdi Hasan and James Macintyre.



Political Studies Guide 2010

Political Studies Guide 2010

The word “crisis” is used excessively in politics. Yet, in the case of parliament in general and the House of Commons in particular, it would not be misapplied right now.

The eminent thinker Slavoj Žižek tells Jonathan Derbyshire why he rejects mainstream political theory, why he supports Barack Obama, and why we need Marx more than ever

In earlier decades, the atmosphere in the universities was optimistic, heady even, stimulated by close ties with Westminster and Whitehall. Now that close relationship seems to have gone. What went wrong, and who is to blame?

Plus, our handy listings for anyone thinking about studying for a degree in political science or a related discipline. Here you will find not only contact details for the relevant departments throughout Britain and Ireland, but also an indication of the subject and other strengths of each department.



Copenhagen Climate Conference

Copenhagen Climate Conference

Since Kyoto, greenhouse-gas emissions have risen sharply. December’s summit faces a daunting, but critical task.

The Copenhagen summit has been described as the “most important meeting since the Second World War” by Nicholas Stern, the economist whose report on climate change helped galvanise leaders around the globe.

Nick Robins notes that delegates at Copenhagen face a critical task, but says failure is not an option. Bibi van der Zee on who wants what from the conference – and whom they blame. Ed Miliband says that the moral and economic case for a deal is unmistakable.



Trade Union Guide 2010

Trade Union Guide 2010

From the Lindsey refinery walkouts to the Vestas factory sit-in, it’s been a hard year for the trade union movement – and with both the economy and the government in a precarious state, the months ahead look set to be even more demanding.

Peter Wilby looks at whether the unions are up to the challenge, while on the following pages we ask leading trade unionists about the impact of recession, Labour’s handling of the crisis, and their hopes and fears in the run-up to next year’s general election.

Plus, our handy guide to unions and useful contacts.



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The last revolutionary

The last revolutionary

Steve Richards

On Tory policy

Our future in their hands

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Religion and Darwin

Since the dawn  of time

James Macintyre

Miliband's dilemma

Brussels is back with a vengeance

Will Self

On Oscar Wilde

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Bright Star

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Books

Paul Auster

Invisible

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Alain de Botton

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