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We’ll soon enough be in the midst of our own federal election. But let’s for a moment cast our gaze across the Atlantic and look at what’s going on in the United Kingdom. As a former political reporter, I would have salivated at the chance to cover a political circus that features insults like “girly swot” or the spectacle of a key government member lounging on the front bench of the House of Commons
like I watch Netflix on my couch. For your weekend pleasure, I’ve featured some of my favourite stories from The Conversation UK this week that help us understand the unprecedented Brexit-related politics machinations.
Also, a heads up for our Atlantic readers: The Conversation Canada will soon be travelling east for two live events that will take a critical look at the ocean and its future. As part of Science Literacy Week, our Environment Editor Hannah Hoag will speak with some of our authors on an interactive panel discussion at the Halifax Public Library on Sep. 16 and the Johnson GEO CENTRE in St. John's, Nfld., on Sep. 18. Come and explore the ocean with us!
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Brexit and other political weekend reads
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Chris Stafford, University of Nottingham
MPs blocked the prime minister's motion to hold an election – but that doesn't mean they don't want one.
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Costas Milas, University of Liverpool
It's time to break the deadlock with a referendum on no-deal Brexit or Theresa May's withdrawal agreement.
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Paul Whiteley, University of Essex; Harold D Clarke, University of Texas at Dallas
Findings over the past few months show the two main parties are in terrible shape ahead of this snap vote.
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Aristotle Kallis, Keele University
Parliaments were and remain institutions of frustrating negotiation and very often unpalatable compromise. They also represent an imperfect but significant check on the abuse of power.
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Shannon Sampert, University of Winnipeg; Royce Koop, University of Manitoba
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister called an early election and the summertime campaign will likely help his Progressive Conservative government be re-elected.
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Matto Mildenberger, University of California, Santa Barbara; Erick Lachapelle, Université de Montréal
Climate change could take centre stage during Canada's federal election.
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Roger Southall, University of the Witwatersrand
Where should we place Mugabe among the pantheon of African nationalists who led their countries to independence?
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Alexander J. Stewart, University of Houston; Joshua B. Plotkin, University of Pennsylvania
When the organization of a social network impacts political discussion on a large scale, the consequences can be enormous.
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