7 Ways to Protect Democracy From Populist Takeover
Historian Timothy Garton Ash reveals essential institutions to safeguard against democratic erosion. Learn how to defend democracy before it's too late.
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PSNI allows Palestine Action protests, no arrests
Police in Northern Ireland did not intervene at pro-Palestine Action protests in Belfast and Derry, while over 90 were arrested at a similar London demonstration. Read the full story on the contrasting police approaches.
47 arrested in London protest for banned Palestine Action
Met Police arrest 47 demonstrators outside Ministry of Justice in latest protest supporting proscribed Palestine Action group. Get the latest updates on the legal challenges.
UK Schools Facing Democracy Deficit Crisis
New research reveals a worrying democracy deficit in UK schools, with students lacking meaningful political education. Discover why experts are calling for urgent reform to safeguard our democratic future.
AI Research Exposes Critical Election Security Threats
New research reveals alarming vulnerabilities in democratic elections as AI tools become weaponised for political manipulation. Experts warn of unprecedented threats to electoral integrity.
Robert Reich: The Crisis Threatening American Democracy
Former US Labour Secretary Robert Reich delivers a stark warning on the fragility of American democracy, citing voter suppression, legislative gridlock, and the influence of big money in politics.
US on Brink of New Political Violence Era, Experts Warn
Exclusive insight into the alarming rise of political tensions in the US. Experts warn of a dangerous new chapter in American democracy as polarisation reaches breaking point.
Trump's Second Term: Normalising American Autocracy?
An in-depth investigation into whether Donald Trump's second presidency has normalised autocratic practices within the American political system, examining the erosion of democratic norms and institutional safeguards.
Trump Branded 'Wannabe Dictator' in Biden Campaign Attack
Joe Biden's re-election campaign releases a blistering video branding Donald Trump a 'wannabe dictator' and threat to democracy, using the former President's own words from a controversial town hall event.
Orban's 'Democracy Noir': The Illiberal Model Tempting Trump
An exclusive analysis of Viktor Orban's 'illiberal democracy' model, its implementation in Hungary, and why it's becoming a troubling inspiration for Donald Trump and global populists.
Venice Film Festival Sounds Alarm on Humanity's 'Reckoning'
The 2025 Venice Film Festival becomes an unlikely platform for urgent political discourse, with filmmakers delivering powerful warnings about democracy, AI, and climate change, challenging the world's elite to act.
Farage's Trump-Inspired Free Speech Ploy Exposed
Nigel Farage's audacious 'Free Speech Bill' is exposed as a potential Trojan horse for US-style culture wars, echoing Donald Trump's tactics and threatening the very foundations of British democracy and social cohesion.
Trump-Style Politics Threatens UK Democracy: Guardian Warning
Exclusive analysis reveals how the upcoming party conference season could import disruptive Trumpian tactics into UK politics, posing a grave threat to democratic norms and civil discourse.
Met Police free speech crackdown puts MPs in impossible position
Senior MPs warn that Metropolitan Police investigations into politicians' statements are creating a chilling effect on democracy and free speech in Parliament.
Newsom Accuses Trump of 'Threatening American Democracy'
California Governor Gavin Newsom launches a blistering attack on Donald Trump, condemning his rhetoric as a direct threat to democracy and urging a unified defence of the republic.
Australian elections under threat from shadowy groups
A major review reveals alarming new threats to Australia's electoral integrity, including covert intimidation campaigns and sophisticated interference from shadowy groups targeting the very heart of democracy.
87% of Brits Want Better Understanding of Government
Groundbreaking research from the University of Central Lancashire shows overwhelming public support for enhanced civic education to combat political disengagement and strengthen democracy.
UK police arrest activists in pre-emptive protest crackdown
Metropolitan Police make pre-emptive arrests, including of a solicitor, to prevent a planned Defend Our Juries protest. Critics decry the move as an assault on democratic rights.
Green Party's Polanski slams 'undemocratic' UK electoral system
Zack Polanski, deputy leader of the Green Party, has launched a scathing attack on the UK's First Past the Post system, calling it a 'barrier to democracy' and vowing to fight for proportional representation ahead of the next general election.
Trump's Dangerous War on US Statistics and Data
An alarming analysis reveals how Donald Trump's systematic assault on US federal statistics corrupts policymaking, endangers the economy, and weakens America's standing on the world stage, drawing parallels to authoritarian regimes.
Trump's 'Day One Dictator' Blueprint Exposed
Exclusive analysis reveals Donald Trump's explicit plans to assume unprecedented 'personal' control over the Justice Department and federal agencies, dismantling decades of US democratic norms and civil service independence.
Nobel winner: Tech platforms are "weapons of mass destruction"
Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa delivers stark warning at the Global Tech Summit, stating unregulated technology platforms are systematically eroding democratic foundations worldwide.
Nobel Winner: Big Tech Is Democracy's Weapon of Mass Destruction
Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa delivered a chilling warning to Australia's National Press Club, declaring that unregulated tech platforms pose an existential threat to global democracy and must be held accountable.
Pritzker Slams Trump's 'Dangerous' Chicago Rally Rhetoric
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has issued a stern condemnation of Donald Trump's inflammatory rhetoric during his recent Chicago rally, warning of the grave threat it poses to democratic institutions and public safety.
Literature as Resistance: Shafak & Ypi on Defying Demagogues
Acclaimed authors Elif Shafak and Lea Ypi explore the vital role of storytelling, empathy, and free speech as acts of political defiance in an era of rising authoritarianism and nationalism.
Trump's Plan: National Guard Deployment Sparks Authoritarian Fears
Exclusive analysis reveals Donald Trump's radical proposal to deploy the National Guard immediately upon re-election, raising profound concerns about democratic norms and the militarisation of US domestic policy.
Nottinghamshire Council bans local news outlet in democracy row
Nottinghamshire County Council faces fierce backlash after banning a local news organisation from its press briefings, sparking accusations of censorship and an attack on local democracy from Reform UK leader Richard Tice.
Hong Kong Activists Face Life Sentences in Security Law Crackdown
Thirteen pro-democracy campaigners and former lawmakers in Hong Kong have been convicted under Beijing's controversial national security law, facing potential life imprisonment in a landmark trial that critics decry as a political purge.
Bukele calls Spanish press 'enemies of democracy'
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele sparks international outcry after labelling Spanish journalists 'enemies of democracy' in a fiery tirade, drawing parallels to Trump's media attacks and raising press freedom alarms.
Labour's 'dictator-esque' bid to control Treasury Committee
Labour faces a furious backlash over plans to hand the government direct control of the powerful Treasury Select Committee in a move branded ‘authoritarian’ and a threat to democracy.
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