The last time the UK had a December election – in 1923 – it resulted in a hung parliament

Dec 11, 2019 04:00 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

After a general election was announced for December 12 2019, references suddenly began to appear to the 1923 election, nearly a century ago. The reason was simple: this was the last time that UK voters had gone to the...

Melania Trump and Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump are allegedly ‘not close’ but still supportive of each other

Dec 10, 2019 05:41 am UTC| Politics

The relationship of Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump behind the cameras is probably one of the most speculated aspects of the Trump family dynamic since they occupied the White House. It was then not surprising that the...

How important is turnout in a UK election? The recent actions of the parties give you a good idea

Dec 10, 2019 05:20 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Britain is once again going to the polls and encouraging people to vote may be as important this year as asking them to vote for a particular party. Traditionally, low turnout has a disproportionate affect on Labour...

The problem with transport models is political abuse, not their use in planning

Dec 10, 2019 05:19 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

This is the second article in a series to mark the 50th anniversary of the landmark Melbourne Transportation Plan. Transport models are often singled out as a barrier to providing more sustainable and equitable...

Election 2019: what's at play in Northern Ireland?

Dec 10, 2019 05:18 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Northern Ireland is well known for its deep divisions. But as the 2019 general election approaches its five main political parties are united on at least one thing strong opposition to the Brexit deal negotiated by Boris...

Hong Kong: when the citizen-birds rebel

Dec 09, 2019 04:53 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Over the past year, a number of nations around the world have been the scene of tumultuous popular protests, including Lebanon, Algeria, Bolivia, Chile and even France. While the protests in Hong Kong bear some...

How to spot fake news this election

Dec 09, 2019 04:45 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

The 2019 UK election campaign has been particularly dispiriting for anyone who cares about the truth. Even established parties have proven they are not above using tricks to manipulate the news. Meanwhile, politicians are...