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Ideas, Institutions and the Politicians of Our Governments: Anthony King as a Student of Liberal Democracy
This chapter reflects on Anthony King’s work as a student of liberal democracy, in particular his work on the changing character and quality of British and American democracy. King wrote a great deal about the...
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Honesty above all else? Expectations and perceptions of political conduct in three established democracies
Many citizens across the liberal democratic world are highly critical of their elected representatives’ conduct. Drawing on original survey data from Britain, France and Germany, this paper offers a unique ins...
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‘Brexit means Brexit’: Theresa May and post-referendum British politics
Theresa May became prime minister in July 2016 as a direct result of the Brexit referendum. This article examines her political inheritance and leadership in the immediate wake of the vote. It analyses the fac...
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Enlightening British politics: a tribute to Anthony King
Anthony King, latterly Essex County Council Millennium Professor of British Government at the University of Essex, died in January 2017 after a short illness. This article pays tribute to his work and reflects...
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Dishonourable members? Exploring patterns of misconduct in the contemporary House of Commons
Parliamentary misconduct is a recurring feature of British politics. It has a long history and a broad meaning: some transgressions are relatively trivial; others encroach on the territory of political corrupt...