Labour urged to return to social democratic roots
Senior Labour figures urge a dramatic return to core social democratic principles as the party faces an identity crisis and declining membership under current leadership.
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Gen Z's Global Awakening: Youth Reshape Protest Movements
A new generation of digitally-native activists is transforming grassroots movements worldwide, leveraging social media and fresh tactics to challenge established power structures from Kathmandu to Casablanca.
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.
TikTok's Algorithm: A Bigger Threat Than Murdoch or Trump
A chilling investigation reveals how TikTok's Chinese-owned algorithm poses a far greater threat to Western democracy than the partisan press of Murdoch or Trump's social media rants, manipulating a generation's worldview.
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.
How Rampant Anger is Undermining UK Democracy
A deep dive into the toxic public discourse fuelling division across Britain. Discover why healthy debate is collapsing and what it means for our democratic future.
Starmer: Musk and Robinson Threaten UK Democracy
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer launches blistering attack on tech billionaire Elon Musk and far-right activist Tommy Robinson, warning they pose a direct threat to British democratic values and social cohesion.
UK Social Care System At Breaking Point - Report Warns
A devastating report reveals Britain's adult social care system is at breaking point, with chronic underfunding and staff shortages leaving vulnerable adults at risk. Experts warn of a 'deepening crisis' requiring urgent government action.
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.
UK's Top Social Work Universities 2025 League Table Revealed
The Guardian's 2025 league table uncovers the best UK universities for Social Work degrees. Discover which institutions excel in teaching quality, graduate prospects, and student satisfaction in this crucial field.
Human connection is key to successful social work
New research reveals that building genuine, trusting relationships is the most critical factor for success in children's social work, outweighing procedural targets.
Stephen King Warns Trump Could Seek Third Term
Horror maestro Stephen King sounds the alarm on Truth Social, claiming a second Trump term could dismantle US democracy and lead to an unprecedented third term. The author's stark political prophecy sparks intense debate.
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.
Unison Chief: UK Social Care System is 'Broken'
Christina McAnea, head of Britain's largest union, issues a stark warning on the UK's social care crisis, calling for immediate funding and a national strategy to fix the crumbling system.
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.
UK Social Work Revolution: Tearing Down Bureaucratic Silos
A radical transformation is sweeping UK social work as innovative teams dismantle bureaucratic barriers, prioritising genuine human connections over paperwork. Discover how this grassroots revolution is delivering extraordinary results for vulnerable fami
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.
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.
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