COP30: A fragile consensus in a fractured geopolitical climate
COP30 in Belém, Brazil, marked 10 years since the Paris Agreement and took place at a time when the world’s collective climate ambition is under increasing scrutiny.
The Limits of Incoherent Disruption: What the Tommy Robinson March Tells Us About Protest Politics
The “Unite the Kingdom” rally shows how incoherent messaging and disordered protest can stoke division, not drive change.
Labour’s vision for the world: Geopolitical insights from the 2025 Conference
At Labour’s 2025 Conference, foreign policy was on full display. From Palestine to Kurdistan, Europe to the Global South, the party set out a vision of the UK as an honest broker, pragmatic partner, and defender of social democracy.
Digital solutions for providing self-sovereignty to stateless populations through blockchain technology
Millions of people live without citizenship or proof of ID, an issue which increases risk of exploitation. Blockchain technology, and decoupling identity from citizenship, is one way in which this could be addressed.
“The best is yet to come” — Sir Ed Davey rallies Lib Dems in Bournemouth
At their annual conference in Bournemouth, the Lib Dems combined buoyant optimism with frank debates, foremost among them Reform UK.
Not just for linguists: Why Britain needs broader China literacy
China’s economic and political systems remain a mystery to many in Whitehall. How can Britain educate its staff, given rising fears of co-optation and interference?
Political Communication in 2025: Simplicity, Emotion, and Power
How simplified, emotional political messaging is reshaping UK voter behaviour – and what Labour must do to reclaim the narrative in 2025.
Reforming not retreating: Why leaving the ECHR won’t solve the UK’s immigration problem
Legal obstacles to deportation aren’t just about Strasbourg — and withdrawal isn’t the answer.
The news isn’t dead – It’s just on TikTok
In a landscape where 15-second videos can shape opinions, UK political parties face a choice: adapt or be ignored. If politicians really want to connect with the next generation, they should drop the “spin”, be more authentic and meet young people where they are – online.
Can Blue Labour shape the Labour Party’s future?
From seminars to Downing Street, Blue Labour is having something of a moment in British political discourse – but is it here to stay?