E.P. Thompson was an advocator of freedom of speech and maintaining every citizen's right to dissent. In light of this, how would he have viewed the state of the way One Nation Labour aim to shape it?
What is the role of dissent in a political vision predicated on 'unity', and how does this fit with Labour's record on protest, secret justice and civil liberties?
What is the meaning of economic liberty? Is there a moral case for the free market? A review of the recent book 'Free Market Fairness' by John Tomasi tackled these questions, introduced here by the editor of the Democratic Wealth series.
Could republicanism provide the model for a political economy that belongs to us all and works for the common good? OurKingdom and Politics in Spires’ new series explores this question, introduced here by its editor.
If the claim to financial privilege over the Welfare Reform Bill stands, little stops the Coalition from forcing through a broad range of laws. Say goodbye to checks and balances! Scrutiny, farewell!
How does Blue Labour fit into the ideological landscape of Britain? Stuart White follows Alan Finlayson in an OurKingdom series that asks whether the Left should go Blue
The complete Oxford Debate on Higher Education, all six articles as featured on openDemocracy.net OurKingdom.
The Oxford University 'Congregation' which governs the University met and debated whether it should raise fees in the context of a fierce wider debate. This is the first of a series of contributions OurKingdom will be publishing.
A political philosopher sees Lib Dem leader and the Coalition Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg's praise of social mobility as the lodestone of liberalism as a fast-one of a different kind.
The new coalition government in the UK between the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats represents a bewildering political mix for many progressives. How can it be understood in terms of the principal ideological currents alive today?
