Centre-right, and for that matter far-right, parties across the democratic world are being faced with decisions that illustrate the dangers of pandering to the extremes.
Category: British Isles
By-election preview: Dunkley
Voters in the Frankston area go to the polls tomorrow in a by-election that has had plenty of attention from the Australian media.
February electoral roundup
A look at some recent happenings in the electoral world, including Namibia, Finland, Pakistan, Azerbaijan and the UK.
Movement at last in Northern Ireland
More than seven years on, Brexit is still troubling the politics of Northern Ireland, but a return to self-government is on the cards.
A word in Cameron’s ear
An occasional adviser to Britain's foreign secretary has interesting things to say about the Middle East.
Cameron redux
Rishi Sunak's cabinet reshuffle pulls a rabbit out of the hat with the return of David Cameron. What does it mean for the future of the Conservative Party?
Spring electoral roundup (I)
Our semi-regular review of world electoral news covers the Maldives, Liberia, Scotland and Bolivia.
Starmer and the Brexit can of worms
Britain's Labour leader cautiously suggests upgrading relations with the European Union, although for the time being he is determined to steer away from any thought of rejoining.
Trouble in the mainstream
A common theme emerges from manoeuvres in the EU parliament and a history of the British Labour Party.
UK Labour fights over pluralism
The ALP's reluctance to co-operate with the Greens finds a stronger echo in the UK, where the electoral system makes cut-throat competition even more deadly.
The World is Not Enough 