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The introduction of Individual Electoral Registration is the biggest change to the way we do elections since the universal franchise. Done right, it will get more of us engaged – a massive challenge in an era of deep disillusionment with politics and politicians. Done...

The riots in August were the most widespread public disorder in living memory. Never before had so many people in every corner of the country been so fearful of the walk home or what might wake them up in the night. The public disorder exposed the shortcomings of...

Are there any sociologists among David Cameron’s advisers in 10 Downing Street? The answers appears to be No. Even a GSCE-level sociology student would have advised the prime minister against setting himself up as the man who will now go out and put Britain on the...