How the UK’s ‘free speech’ government banned protest Conservative ministers loudly championed free speech – right up until they outlawed it. Now, we’re all at risk
Hundreds of domestic abuse victims face jail under new law Women who call police to help deal with abusive partners are being criminalised for assaulting emergency workers
The UK clamped down on migration. The LGBTIQ+ community was collateral The Conservatives knew their immigration plan would disproportionately impact LGBTIQ+ people. They did it anyway
10,000 angry white men and me: my night with Reform UK Undercover at Reform UK’s biggest ever rally, I saw white men bond over fury at migrants, trans people and politicians
Inside India’s battle to control the democracy narrative How Modi’s government went from trying to improve its global democracy rankings to redefining democracy itself
‘They wanted help, we gave them a prison boat’ As the migrant barge left Dorset, openDemocracy explored life on board the Bibby – and the failed policy that cost millions
Dozens of Tory spads become lobbyists amid ‘unenforceable’ revolving door rules Many ex-special advisers are advising businesses in fields related to their government role, openDemocracy has found