The rise of both the affluence and power of America has produced an appealing and unavoidable advertisement for Presidential democracy. How far has Britain’s enduring Parliamentary system, including its Prime Minister, been seduced by this offer of an autonomous and enviable power position, collected into one office?
Anarchism has long been a by-word for a disruptive and destructive minority political movement, but is there more to this thoughtful philosophy? Can there be order within anarchy?
The Conservative Party Conference has officially been opened, and it is depressing.
Your essential guide to local politics (and more). Inside this special edition: a child is born; a peasants’ revolt; a diplomatic row; a WORLD EXCLUSIVE on Christianity and politics; and five referendums (can you spot them all?). Also: a quiz question!
Ferguson and Rees launch their mayoral campaigns, and as we welcome one new candidate to the race, we sadly lose another.
As Cameron’s negotiating prowess is called into question by the press and his own MPs, our political editor wonders whether anyone else could get a better deal.
Could it be enough to keep George Ferguson in City Hall?
It’s 2016 and politics in Bristol is as exciting as it’s ever been. Find out more inside our political editor’s first briefing of the year!
Find out what Bristol’s politicians have been up to in the past few weeks.
A brief introduction to your elected representatives at Westminster.
