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The disaster facing the Republicans shows what happens when a major political party becomes dysfunctional. Donald Trump's eccentric campaign – to say the least – is in danger of falling off a cliff. His numerous gaffes and insults now see him tanking in the polls...

I understand Corbynmania because I was, for a while, a Corbynista, although, in 1981, we called ourselves Bennites. Young and politically naïve, brought up by centre-left parents, I could see the Tories had their tails up, Labour seemed to have lost its way with the...

Last night's debate was a good watch, but – despite more passion and direct challege than we are used to in these debates – lacked a decisive blow by either candidate.    By turns competitive and consensual, in one way it was reminiscent not of last year's leadership...

For once Scottish politics looks almost boring when compared to the tumultuous events of the last six weeks in the United Kingdom. A vote to leave the European Union, a series of jaw-dropping announcements on the Conservative leadership, a lightening quick change of...