Content in the topic of Defeating populism
Far-Right Renaissance: A lesson on legitimisation for the United Kingdom
As Austria becomes the latest European country to witness the success of the populist right-wing, Labour and the Conservatives must beware the potential for rapid legitimisation of Reform UK.What does the rise of the AfD mean for Germany and the UK?
Maybe it's the history, maybe it’s Germany’s central position in Europe, but the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) enjoying any kind of success seems extra abhorrent and what happens next will be critical for Germany, the EU and the UK.Hate Has No Home Here
Like you I am sickened by the scenes unfolding across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is now clear that too little has been done, and for too long, to...When Trump Picks JD Vance, Starmer Must Strengthen EU Alliance
While the new Labour government finds its feet, the fight for the White House rages on the other side of the Atlantic. Although the American campaign trail lacks the theatricality of waterslides, it has no shortage of drama. One of the most significant and alarming developments is Donald Trump's selection of JD Vance as his vice-presidential nominee - a choice that signals a dark, inward turn for the US.To Counter Violent Extremes, We Must Reclaim the Middle Ground Your questions on immigration answered: What is migration? And why are some people always talking about it?
How does a migrant differ from an asylum seeker or a refugee? Why are some people always talking about immigration? And, importantly, isn't immigration actually good for the UK?The Farage effect: why Nigel has tanked I’m a Celeb’s ratings
Those on X might have seen #BoycottImACeleb trending over the last week, as tens of thousands of angry viewers pledged not to watch ITV's flagship show over the platforming of populist politician Nigel Farage.It matters that the Tories love Nigel Farage again. Look up the name Preston Manning, and you’ll see why
Both Manning and Farage demonstrate how our current “winner takes all” system can be used by the far right to spook moderate conservatives into normalising fringe views. If Labour wins the next election, it should take a look at the last 70 years of UK politics, 46 of which have had Conservative governments elected on a minority of votes, and weigh up if proportional representation may not serve both them and the country better.