‘It’s Immigration, Stupid?’
James Downes says immigration must be pushed to the top of the Conservative Party’s issue agenda.
Research
ISIS: The Case For Intervention-Understanding Public Opinion, Foreign Policy and International Law
Chris Hanley from TNS opinion and James Downes from Parliament Street discuss the ramifications surrounding ISIS, drawing on recent polling data from TNS opinion, Pew and YouGov. The article then looks at four core areas in the legitimacy to intervene, investigating authorisation from the UN Security Council, Humanitarian Intervention, intervention by recipient states and the right to self-defence. The […]
What underpins the electoral success of UKIP?
In this new Parliament Street paper, James Somper writes that Ukip’s performance at the polls is underpinned by the ‘political disaffection’ of a minority who feel that ‘their values and preferences’ have been excluded from the contemporary political arena.
Criminal Justice under the Coalition: Crispin Blunt MP
It is difficult to think of a greater contrast between two consecutive Justice Secretaries than Ken Clarke and Chris Grayling. Their personalities, their professional background and their approach to politics contrast almost as much as the policy prescription and leadership they have brought to the role. I am lucky enough to know them both well. Chris is my Parliamentary neighbour […]
The Future for the Transatlantic Partnership
James Downes from Parliament Street and Chris Hanley from TNS opinion in Brussels explore the state of public opinion across the Atlantic and outline recent developments, alongside implications for the future of the relationship. Recently, a new set of findings was published by the German Marshall Fund on the state of public opinion across the Atlantic. This is timely given the […]
Can UKIP become a ‘Major Force’ in British Politics?
With Clacton and Rochester going purple, Farage’s Army giving Labour the scare in Heywood & Middleton and the upcoming 2015 British General Election, James Downes and Joshua Townsley writing exclusively for Parliament Street, argue that UKIP still face significant institutional obstacles if they want to become a major force in British politics.
Fostering democracy in North Korea
In December 2014, hackers attacked the computers of Sony Pictures, apparently in an attempt to prevent the release of “The Interview”, a film depicting the fictional assassination of Kim Jong-un. The attack was praised by the North Korean National Defence Commission, describing it as a “righteous deed”, and although the North Koreans publicly deny any involvement in the attack, US investigators have concluded that North Korea was responsible for these actions.
BYOD Policies in Local Government – a new Parliament Street report
A new research paper, produced by UK think tank Parliament Street has examined the extent to which Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies operate in London Borough Councils. The report, written by Steven George-Hilley, the organisation’s director of technology, calls on public sector decision-makers to invest more in BYOD research and implementation. Read the full report here (PDF): BYOD in […]
Report urges MPs to brush up on Twitter skills and become ‘real time’ politicians
Report urges elected representatives to utilise social to media break down the barrier between Parliament and the electorate
New Research from Parliament Street – UK schools need a radical technology strategy
Steven George-Hilley writes about how technology can transform education.
