Ian Hislop’s right: Murdoch’s cosy relationship with Tories should be investigated (video)

The reciprocal closeness in the relationship between journalism and power is a prominent feature of British political history. In times of war or national crisis, media organisations are expected more often than not to behave as if they were an …

Shout loud, Remainers – democracy means giving the majority a hard time (video)

As the Brexit debate deteriorates in quality at an alarming rate, it appears that any hope of Britain returning to its democratic senses is receding fast. The most recent cases include Ian Duncan Smith dismissing Kier Starmer, shadow Brexit minister …

Social media is changing the face of politics – and it’s not good news (video)

Most people across the developed world still get most of their news via television – and traditional news brands, produced by journalists, still top the rankings for the most read news on the internet. But a growing number of people …

Andrea Leadsom, personal scrutiny and the pressures of modern British politics (The Conversation) (video)

Andrea Leadsom’s decision to withdraw from the Conservative Party leadership contest dramatically concluded the search for Britain’s next Prime Minister. But as Theresa May prepares to enter 10 Downing Street it’s worth reflecting on the levels of scrutiny now facing …