The Brexit drama continues, with Theresa May getting cold feet and the European Court of Justice lending the remainers a hand.
Category: British Isles
Liberal government, 150 years on
Remembering Gladstonian liberalism, and contemplating its continued relevance.
Brexit: the final fortnight
Britain's parliament has two weeks to approve the agreement for leaving the EU. Assuming it doesn't, then what?
Brexit, or how not to do democracy
Theresa May's government is teetering, with little prospect of getting its Brexit plan through parliament. Is there a better way this could have all been handled?
Blasphemy in Ireland and Austria
Ireland strikes a blow for freedom of speech, despite an unfortunate precedent from the European Court of Human Rights.
Theresa May and Robert Peel
Brexit uncertainty continues even as its deadlines loom closer. Can some lessons be learned from the great nineteenth century political battle over repeal of the Corn Laws?
Mr Corbyn goes to Liverpool
Britain's Labour leader, much against his own inclinations, seems destined to lead the resistance to Brexit.
Happy birthday, Economist!
The Economist marks its 175th anniversary with a resounding call to arms for liberalism.
Maybe not the potato
It's possible to tear down a prime minister without becoming their replacement. Peter Dutton could learn from Michael Heseltine.
What now, Tory party?
The Brexit drama enters a new and enthralling phase. Here are some ideas for what might happen next.
The World is Not Enough 