Staff / TruthdigJun 19, 2017
Referring to the politics involved in the fiery destruction, the "Trews" host says, "Austerity is not frugality, it is brutality. It is violence." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
By Natasha Hakimi ZapataJun 15, 2017
Many questions surround the blaze that enveloped a low-income high-rise on Wednesday. Make no mistake, those questions all have to do with British political issues. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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By Juan Cole / Informed CommentJun 9, 2017
The Labour Party's good showing involved several major components, including Donald Trump's deep unpopularity in the United Kingdom. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJun 9, 2017
The outcome immediately raised questions about whether May could maintain her hold on Downing Street. It also threw into doubt the country's plans for leaving the European Union. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJun 5, 2017
Three days before an election that could change the course of British history, the Labour Party leader questions the prime minister's record. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Alan Minsky / TruthdigJun 3, 2017
The party’s strong campaign in this Thursday's election—and the leadership under Corbyn—suggest positive developments that range beyond the U.K.’s borders. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigMay 17, 2017
Under Jeremy Corbyn, the British opposition party plans to raise taxes only on the wealthy and corporations to finance a progressive plan that includes eliminating university tuition. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigApr 19, 2017
On Tuesday, the British prime minister suddenly called for a snap general election. On Wednesday, Parliament approved the early election. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigJan 2, 2017
The right took power in Britain and the United States in 2016 because those who represent the left in electoral arenas failed to provide a compelling vision of a better world, according to Gary Younge at The Guardian. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigJul 13, 2016
It's dizzying to try to keep up with the drama of British politics in the post-Brexit era as resignations and elections seem to never-endingly roll in Through it all, however, one man has continued to weather the storm of betrayals and right-wing plots It's dizzying to try to keep up with the drama of British politics in the post-Brexit era as resignations and elections seem to never-endingly roll in. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJul 12, 2016
The country that lived through Margaret Thatcher's premiership should know better than to believe a female leader will protect women's rights purely on the basis of her gender. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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