Politics

General Election 2019

Lib Dem use of data misleading in marginal seat of Bristol North West

The criticism comes after national controversy about tactical voting advice and use of polling data.

Matty Edwards
Matty Edwards

Reports

The latest struggle within the Labour party matters to everyone

In a city with four Labour MPs, the internal processes of the party will shape our politics.

Matthew Hollinshead

Opinion

European elections: why it matters even though it doesn’t feel like it

This is no ordinary election, and it comes at a pivotal time, argues Nick Dowson.

Nick Dowson

Cable Community News

Cable event: Undercover in the alt-right

Our latest event for Bristol Cable members took us deep into the world of far-right politics. But what can we do to challenge these views?

Cait Crosse
Cait Crosse

Voices

Has identity politics gone too far? My take

There is no such thing as a politics unaffected by identity. So what's the fuss?

Elias Williams

Podcasts

Podcast: Football Lads Alliance – The Rise of Fascism in Football?

Welcome to episode three of W.G. Grace’s Sports Surgery. Terry and Duke sit down with Dick Gherkin from cult podcast, From Bristol With Love, to...

Jack Newcombe and Dave Wilcox

Opinion

OPINION: the voting system is broken, it’s time for change

Have you ever felt your vote didn’t count? The turnout in both national and local elections suggests that a lot of people share that view....

Mike Jempson
Mike Jempson

Reports

Listen: David Goldblatt on Putin, politics and #worldcupfever!

Award winning football author, David Goldblatt, delivered a fascinating talk on Putin, politics and football.

Jack Newcombe

Voices

Opinion: A thank-you letter to Bristol’s young Labour voters

Greetings young comrades! (Can I call you comrade? Thanks!). As self-appointed spokesperson for Bristol’s long-time socialists, anarchists and communists, I wanted to write you a...

Maff Tucker

City

WON WHAT?! The press lost this election

IT WAS THE SUN WOT FUDGED IT. For the most part, the tabloids and broadsheets were way off the mark in their election coverage, and...

The Bristol Cable
The Bristol Cable

City

Distracted by the election frenzy? Read the roundup

Sweaty palms, hope, anxiety. Crunch time. The general election. Distracted at work? Caught up thinking about who will be in government from tomorrow? Us too....

The Bristol Cable
The Bristol Cable

Edition 3

housing demo Photo: Rowan Quarry

Between the Ballots

Politics is too important to be left to politicians: local activists discuss social change as a daily activity.

Drew Rose
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