Labour's loss in last week's British election is being widely blamed on Brexit. But what exactly could it have done differently?
Category: Referenda
Bougainville votes to go it alone
The referendum on independence leaves zero room for doubt about the wishes of the people of Bougainville. Papua New Guinea now has to come to the party.
Self-determination at last for Bougainville
Australia seems curiously unexcited about the likely emergence of a new nation on its doorstep.
Brexit deferred again as election looms
Britain's prime minister is very close to getting the election that he wants. But why does he want it just now?
Democracy on trial in Bolivia
Bolivia's presidential election features competing claims of victory, a cliffhanger count and a president who shouldn't be on the ballot in the first place.
Back on the Brexit countdown
Boris Johnson is counting on Brexit fatigue to secure approval of his last-minute deal. Will it work?
What hath Boris wrought?
It's a deal! Well, sort of: Boris Johnson has an agreement with the Europeans, but now he has to somehow get it through parliament.
Brexit, always Brexit
Another week, another round of Brexit manoeuvring. Is the British government serious about a deal?
A Brexit election – but when?
Britain won't be going to the polls next month, but it still looks as if an election can't be long delayed.
On changing a constitution
Australia's constitution is difficult to amend, and that's not a bad thing. But resistance to change is far from uniform.
