Mamdani's Democracy Lessons for Australia
As Australia faces political crossroads, Ugandan academic Mahmood Mamdani's groundbreaking ideas about decolonising democracy offer transformative lessons for rebuilding trust in governance.
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Royal Navy vet faces 22 years for Jan 6 protest
Exclusive: Retired Royal Navy Commander Tom Caldwell speaks out about facing decades in American prison for his presence at the US Capitol protests, revealing his health struggles and questioning the fairness of the justice system.
Mother's fury as son's killer walks free on bail
Exclusive: The grieving mother of murdered teenager Mikey Roynon speaks out after her son's violent killer is granted bail despite previous convictions, raising serious questions about Britain's justice system.
Prison Crisis: Wrongful Releases Expose Broken System
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.
Britain's Two-Party System: The Unintended Consequences
Britain's entrenched two-party politics is creating dangerous unintended consequences, from constitutional crises to policy paralysis. Discover why the system is breaking and what it means for the future of UK governance.
Australia's Political System: Time for Radical Reform?
A groundbreaking podcast analysis reveals why Australia's Westminster political model may be failing citizens and explores whether a Mamdani-style constitutional shake-up could transform democratic engagement.
Second wrongful prison release exposes system failures
England's prison system faces scrutiny after another inmate was mistakenly freed, revealing systemic failures and overcrowding that put public safety at risk.
Prison Service Crisis: Two Inmates Wrongly Freed
Exclusive: The Ministry of Justice faces crisis after two prisoners were incorrectly released in separate incidents, raising serious questions about prison security protocols and public safety.
Victoria prisoners serving full terms in police cells
Exclusive investigation reveals Victoria's correctional system at breaking point as prisoners complete entire jail terms in police cells, raising serious human rights concerns.
EU digital border checks paused at Dover amid delay fears
French border officials have suspended the controversial new EU digital border checks at Dover, preventing what experts warned could become four-hour queues for British travellers. The last-minute pause comes as relief for summer holidaymakers facing pote
EU Border System Delays Threaten UK Travel Chaos
Critical delays to the EU's new border control system threaten massive disruptions at Dover and Eurotunnel, with potential 14-hour queues and £3 billion economic impact looming.
Tory donor Andrew King denied peerage in vetting block
Conservative donor Andrew King has been denied a peerage after failing vetting procedures, raising questions about political appointments and transparency in the honours system.
Miller: Trump to Target FBI Agents in Political War
Former Trump advisor Stephen Miller declares war on the FBI, promising aggressive legal action against agents in a controversial speech that signals Trump's hardline approach to justice and immigration.
Two-Party Politics Collapses as Voters Flee Mainstream
Leading pollster Sir John Curtice reveals how Britain's political landscape is fragmenting, with voters deserting both Conservatives and Labour for smaller parties. Discover what this means for Westminster's future.
Grooming Gangs Inquiry Plunged Into Chaos
An explosive investigation into grooming gangs across Britain has been plunged into disarray, with allegations of political interference, procedural failures, and fundamental questions about whether victims will ever see justice.
Albanese benefits from weak coalition opposition
Analysis reveals how Australia's coalition opposition struggles to challenge PM Albanese's government, drawing parallels with UK political dynamics and raising questions about effective governance.
Prison System Crisis: Inmate Accidentally Released
An extraordinary administrative error that freed a prisoner reveals deep systemic failures within Britain's overcrowded and under-resourced prison system, raising urgent questions about public safety and rehabilitation.
Andy Kim wins NJ Senate primary after ballot redesign
Congressman Andy Kim emerges victorious in New Jersey's Democratic Senate primary following his successful legal battle to overhaul the controversial 'county line' ballot system that favoured political insiders.
Private prosecutions surge as police fail to investigate
Exclusive investigation reveals how victims of crime are turning to private prosecutions as police fail to investigate serious offences across England and Wales.
EU Border Chaos: Brits Face 2-Hour Airport Queues
British holidaymakers are experiencing massive delays at European airports as the EU's new Entry/Exit System creates chaos at border controls, with waits exceeding two hours during peak times.
Trump Lawyers Plotted Political Prosecutions Against Critics
Newly uncovered documents show Trump administration officials discussed using justice system to target critics, raising alarm about democratic norms ahead of potential second term.
New EU Border Checks Threaten 14-Hour Delays for UK Travellers
British tourists face potential holiday chaos as new EU Entry/Exit System brings automated border checks and possible 14-hour delays at major ports from October 2024.
Cult escapees turned Westminster power players revealed
The shocking transformation of two sisters who escaped a religious cult to become influential political figures in the UK Parliament. Discover their dark past and remarkable rise to power.
What Drives Our Political Compass? Readers Reveal All
Discover the surprising factors that shape political identity as Guardian readers share powerful personal stories about their journey to left or right-wing views.
France's Democratic Crisis: Warning for Britain
As France faces a profound crisis of political faith, experts warn that democratic collapse is no longer a distant threat but an imminent danger facing nations worldwide, including the UK.
EU's EES Border System Delayed, Threatening Travel Chaos
The EU's Entry/Exit System faces major delays, pushing implementation to late 2025 and threatening hours-long queues at borders for British travellers. Discover what this means for your European trips.
EU's New Border System: Spain Travel Warning
Exclusive: British holidaymakers face major disruption as EU's new Entry/Exit System launches with significant delays expected. Discover what this means for your next Spanish getaway.
British teen jailed in Dubai after fatal car crash
A 17-year-old British student faces prison in Dubai after a car crash killed a man, while his family fights for his freedom claiming he's being unfairly punished for a tragic accident.
Avoid These 7 EU Destinations When Fingerprint Checks Start
A well-travelled woman who's visited 50 countries reveals which European hotspots you should dodge when the EU's Entry/Exit System launches this autumn to escape lengthy queues.
Swiss political model: Lessons for UK's broken system
As Westminster faces mounting criticism, Switzerland's consensus-driven politics offers surprising solutions to UK's partisan gridlock and policy failures.
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