Downing Street denies acting like a 'dictator' as it postpones four mayoral elections to 2028, sparking a 'cancelling democracy' row. Critics from across the political spectrum voice outrage.
Downing Street denies acting like a 'dictator' as it postpones four mayoral elections to 2028, sparking a 'cancelling democracy' row. Critics warn trust is being squandered.
Labour faces backlash as elections for four new mayoralties are postponed until 2028. Critics accuse the government of 'cancelling democracy'. Read the full story.
Lindsay Sandiford, the British grandmother facing execution in Indonesia, has been spared the firing squad and is returning to the UK in a dramatic turn of events.
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.
Wealthy residents of one of Britain's most exclusive addresses are battling a hedge fund manager's plans for a colossal six-bedroom mansion with underground pool and cinema in Cornwall's most coveted coastal location.
Two British women make history as first female crew to row non-stop across the Pacific Ocean, battling 40ft waves and extreme isolation in 6-month epic voyage.
New research reveals alarming vulnerabilities in democratic elections as AI tools become weaponised for political manipulation. Experts warn of unprecedented threats to electoral integrity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Senior MPs warn that Metropolitan Police investigations into politicians' statements are creating a chilling effect on democracy and free speech in Parliament.
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.
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.
Groundbreaking research from the University of Central Lancashire shows overwhelming public support for enhanced civic education to combat political disengagement and strengthen democracy.
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.
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.
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 Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa delivers stark warning at the Global Tech Summit, stating unregulated technology platforms are systematically eroding democratic foundations worldwide.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.