Labour is promising British voters a muddled, demoralising way forward for democratic reform despite its leader knowing better, here is the solution.
A respectful request to the head of the United Nations.
openDemocracy's founder explains why Britain must go for a fully written constitution, and why a constitutional convention is necessary to achieve that.
We are now clearly in the middle of a "constitutional moment" and those who want a new settlement for the country are beginning to stir and take action. How can you get involved, and what's coming up?
The 50th anniversary of Winston Churchill's death brought forth a spasm of second-rate musings and hagiographical blather about the great man by the London media, but little understanding of the transformation of Britain which, despite himself, he personified. Here, by contrast, is the 1982 analys
A Commons Select Committee has called for members of the British public to send them a model Preamble for a new UK constitution. Anthony Barnett tries his hand.
A new Senate report lays bare US involvement in torture. As for Britain's collusion, well, you'll just have to take David Cameron's word — they're handling things. What could possibly go wrong?
Anthony Barnett on the rise of UKIP at a particular moment for Scotland and England. (Video)
There is now an online version of the original that lets you see every letter in close up, along with a translation.
The long term trend with membership of the traditional political parties in the UK shows an astonishing decline.
English supporters of a No vote often cling to Britishness as a remedy for England's alleged ills: intolerance, ethnic nationalism, and so on. Yet we lose none of our tolerance in a Yes vote. We are the same England, and we should embrace this opportunity for constitutional renewal.
Tom Nairn is introduced to a young generation by an old friend
