Democracy

Former BBC producer Patrick Howse speaks to those inside the Corporation about the threats facing it at the hands of Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummings.

Turlough Conway investigates a new network of connections with the Prime Minister which lead back, via senior Russian oligarchs, to the alleged agent Joseph Mifsud

Kyle Taylor on the irresponsible omission in the Government's new Online Harms White Paper — the protection of democracy.

Gareth Roberts provides a barrister's take on the Conservative Party's desire to curb the independence of the judiciary.

Stephen Kinnock MP and Kyle Taylor explain why self-regulation of political ads won't work and how we mustn't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.

Fears of long-term health issues had been exacerbated by the police force’s use of expired tear gas which can degrade into more toxic chemicals, Steve Shaw reports.

As Britain leaves the EU on 31 January 2020, Mike Buckley argues that Remainers must redouble their efforts to protect democracy and fight for an open and tolerant culture.

The co-founder of the Coalition for Reform in Political Advertising welcomes new recommendations on electoral and political advertising, but believes they have ignored the biggest issue.

Former Labour MP Ian Lucas explains why we still need answers on electoral wrongdoing and data antics during the EU Referendum.

James Melville reflects on how the post-truth rise of politicians such as Donald Trump and Boris Johnson has been made possible.

CJ Werleman considers whether the Modi Government's crackdown on Muslims is indicative of India never having been a liberal democracy in the first place.

David Hencke investigates why Boris Johnson's Government handed out £1.7 million for election management services without a competitive tender.

Brexiters loaned Boris Johnson their votes in the 2019 General Election, which was dominated by the issue of Britain leaving the EU – can Labour win back their natural supporters next time around?

Peter Jukes dissects how 'No 10 sources', mainstream broadcast journalists and an army of hired online activists tried to save Boris Johnson from himself.

Harrison Kelly meets some of the teenagers hoping to be elected on Thursday and finds out what motivated them to throw their hats into the ring in the most important General Election for a generation.

Paul Niland explores the lurking horror of a Johnson majority government for British jobs, the economy and the other pitfalls of his murky Brexit plans.

Veteran investigative journalist joins a growing chorus of criticism of the public service broadcaster.

Tamsin Shaw explains how anti-market Russian oligarchy has spread to the US, and that Big Tech may be the prime beneficiary.

Retiring Labour MP and Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Committee member Ian Lucas urges the Prime Minister to take the threat posed by Putin's Russia seriously – and put the UK before his own personal interests.

Tunisians continue to feel disenfranchised with political elites since democracy was established after the Arab Spring in 2011. Can it turn things around?