Foreign interference in British politics: How the Liberal Democrats man meet the challengeThe Brexit referendum was a watershed moment in British politics. Ten years on, the British political landscape is still very much carved out between 'Remain' and 'Leave'. Among Remainers, there are also beliefs that the campaign was heavily affected by influence from Russia and far-right figures in the United States. Nigel Farage, one of the leading figures in the Brexit campaign, was recently involved in an alleged case concerning unsolicited donations, and allegations about Reform UK's links with Russia and the Trump Administration continue to make newspaper headlines. At the same time, far left politics is similarly highly susceptible to ... (more) |
Mixed messages from Plaid CymruWales-on-line's political editor, Ruth Mosalski reflects on yesterday's meeting of the three nationalist leaders of the devolved nations of the UK, Wales' Rhun ap Iorwerth, Scotland's John Swinney and Northern Ireland's Michelle O'Neill. She says that in their capacities as party leaders, they asserted their desire for self determination, claiming that "Each of our nations has the right to determine its own future, through democratic means and in accordance with the wishes of its people.": Mr ap Iorwerth passionately disputed during the press conference that this meant a "break-up" of the United Kingdom. He refused to accept the word was ... (more) |