The hottest UK politics Substack posts right now

The Conservative Party is heading towards an 'extremely online' opposition with concerning behavior and radicalization.
Some controversial actions by party members like Liz Truss are seen as potentially enhancing their standing within the party, rather than being disqualifying.
The shift towards extreme behavior within the Conservative Party reflects a new structural reality in British politics that may lead to significant challenges in the future.

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In 2024, there will be a lot of focus on politics and elections on both sides of the Atlantic.
The content will cover a variety of topics like policy issues, polling techniques, and global elections, with guest interviews to provide diverse perspectives.

Keir Starmer has been seen as untrustworthy due to contradictory positions he has taken on various issues.
Changes in voter demand and institutional change may explain Keir Starmer's inconsistency as a politician.
The increased importance of cultural dimensions in politics has made compromise difficult and contributed to untrustworthy behavior among politicians.

UCU Congress passed a controversial motion regarding Ukraine and US imperialism, leading to resignations.
Author reflects on past involvement in Labour Party and considers staying to fight within UCU rather than resigning.
The dilemma of whether to resign from UCU or not is influenced by the history of dealing with Corbynism in the Labour Party.

The next UK general election is speculated to take place between May 2024 and January 2025.
Key factors influencing the election date include weather, holidays, and political strategy.
The timing decision reflects a balance between confidence in winning and maximizing outcome from the elections.

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