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The Assisted Dying Bill fails: the role of the House of Lords

May 7, 2026June 20, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Sasha Macmillen

Sasha Macmillen outlines how the assisted dying bill has failed to pass through the UK Parliament, raising eyebrows about the role of the House of Lords in government.

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Socialist elected as Portuguese president despite growing far right support

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Sasha Macmillen

Sasha Macmillen explains the result of the Portuguese elections, in the context of the rise of right-wing parties across Europe.

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What can we expect from British politics in 2026?

January 29, 2026February 2, 2026 sub.editors 0 Comments Sasha Macmillen

Sasha Macmille predicts the year to come, analysing developments in British politics.

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Government crackdown on asylum signals that Reform has already won

December 4, 2025December 5, 2025 sub.editors 0 Comments Sasha Macmillen

Are the Labour Government’s changes to asylum policy a signal that political ground has already been surrendered to its opponents, and should they take another path?

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Plaid Cymru and the SNP pursue “progressive alliance” as an alternative to Labour and Reform

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 sub.editors 0 Comments Sasha Macmillen

Sasha Macmillen examines the ‘progressive alliance’ formed between the Scottish National Party and Plaid Cymru.

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Plaid Cymru’s gain in Caerphilly underlines Labour’s vulnerability in May

November 6, 2025November 5, 2025 sub.editors 0 Comments Sasha Macmillen

Sasha Macmillen analyses Plaid Cymru’s election in Caerphilly this October.

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