Welcome to another episode of Chatter, an interview podcast from The Jist with Josh Hamilton. On today’s show, we are talking to Denis Campbell, editor of UK Progressive and one of the hosts of The Three Muckrakers podcast. He is here to discuss Theresa May’s fate, the potential US-UK trade deal, Democratic Party infighting,…
Tag: General Election
A Second Snap Election Is Far From Inevitable
From almost the moment the exit polls were in, there have been calls from Theresa May’s resignation and a second election to be held. Their precarious confidence and supply deal with the DUP, the Grenfell Tower disaster, the cabinet split over austerity, and the heavy criticism of their handling of the Brexit negotiations…
Where Could Labour Target In A Second Snap Election?
Seven weeks ago, Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party were staring down the barrel of a monumental defeat. A 24 point polling gap spelled disaster for the Labour Party, yet their campaign managed to turn around this mountainous deficit and get within two and a half points of the Conservatives. Labour’s election hopes…
12.6% to 1.8%: Can Nigel Farage Save UKIP?
“We are the turkeys that would vote for Christmas”, it’s a phrase that was uttered time and time again by former UKIP leader Nigel Farage during the Brexit campaign, essentially acknowledging the fact that Brexit would likely be the end of his party. With the result of the 2017 UK General Election now…
Framing The Election: The Key To Victory
Since the manifestos have been launched, it has become clearer and clearer that this election will be decided by whichever party can successfully control the narrative over the next two weeks. If the public perceive the election to be about Brexit, immigration, and foreign policy, Theresa May will win, however, if Labour can…
5 Manifesto Policies That Could Benefit Britain
Regardless of who wins the 2017 General Election, these are some policies we have picked from the manifestos that we would like to see implemented regardless of the result. 8 Innovative Manifesto Policies That Could Improve Britain Decriminalise Prostitution The Green Party has put forward a proposal to decriminalise prostitution, following UN and…
