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Thermopylae or Marathon?

We are entering a high stakes week for Brexit. Is it going to be Thermopylae or Marathon for the opponents of Boris Johnson’s Deal?

Brexit, Boris, UK PoliticsGwilym David BluntOctober 21, 2019City, University of LondonBoris, Brexit, Parliament, UK Politics

Going for Broke

Boris Johnson, humiliated by the Supreme Court for his unlawful prorogation of parliament, returned to the House of Commons unrepentant. He burned every bridge to the opposition, but this won’t bother him. Johnson and Cummings are going for broke.

Boris, Brexit, Corbyn, General Election, UK PoliticsGwilym David BluntSeptember 27, 2019City, University of LondonBoris, Corbyn, Cummings, UK Politics, General Election, Brexit

The Corbynite Manoeuvre

Johnson and Cummings had a disastrous week. Painted into a corner the government prorogued parliament, while making chicken noises at the opposition. How should Corbyn respond? Be the adult in the room.

Boris, Brexit, General Election, UK Politics, CorbynGwilym David BluntSeptember 11, 2019City, University of LondonCorbyn, Boris, Cummings, General Election, UK Politics

The Gamblers III: It Happened Again?

The Prime Minister and Dominic Cummings lost two major bets this week. They failed to block opposition legislation or call an election on their terms. The price has been the catastrophic loss of their majority, a split in the Tory Party, and the narrative is slipping away from them. What can they do now?

UK Politics, General Election, Brexit, BorisGwilym David BluntSeptember 5, 2019City, University of LondonBoris, Brexit, General Election, Corbyn

In Boris' Shadow: Sajid Javid

It’s hard to be overshadowed by a boss who lurches from crisis to crisis, but it is all in a day’s work for Sajid Javid.

UK Politics, General Election, Brexit, BorisGwilym David BluntSeptember 5, 2019City, University of LondonBoris, Brexit Party, Javid, UK Politics

The Gamblers II: Election Season

On the back of the prorogation palaver, Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummings seem set to roll the dice for a general election. Is this wise and what should Jeremy Corbyn do?

UK Politics, General Election, Brexit, BorisGwilym David BluntSeptember 3, 2019City, University of LondonBoris, Brexit, General Election

The Gamblers

The PM and Dominic Cummings are escalating the risk of No Deal via a constitutional crisis. Is this a high-stake strategic risk or a reckless gamble?

Brexit, Boris, General Election, UK PoliticsGwilym David BluntAugust 10, 2019City, Unviersity of LondonBoris, UK Politics, Brexit, General Election

As goes Ystragynlais, so goes the Country?

As goes Ystragynlais, so goes the Country? Lessons from the Brecon and Radnorshire by-election.

UK Politics, Brexit, Boris, General ElectionGwilym David BluntAugust 2, 2019City, University of LondonBoris, Brexit, Brexit Party, UK Politics

Is the Boris Bump a Blip?

Boris Johnson has managed to claw a lead over Labour in the polls, but can it last or is it just a flash in the pan? We know that he is pulling votes away from Farage’s Brexit Party, but is this enough to win in a general election? What can we hope to learn from the Brecon-Radnorshire by-election?

UK Politics, Brexit, BorisGwilym David BluntAugust 1, 2019City, University of LondonBrexit, Boris, UK Politics, Brexit Party, Farage

Should Boris Johnson Call a Snap Election?

It is almost inevitable that we are heading to a general election in the UK, but the threat to the Conservative Party has been lost amidst Boris Johnson’s optimistic bombast. Tory strategy is coming in shape with the Vote Leave government, but there are at least two reasons to be cautious: LibDems in the suburbs and the challenge of selling the Tory brand in the North (especially while surrounded by the Rule Britannia gang).

UK Politics, Brexit, Boris, General ElectionGwilym David BluntJuly 26, 2019City, University of LondonBrexit, Boris, LibDems, Election, UK Politics, Labour

“I do not think we are witnessing the end of the European project”

The current Brexit situation is difficult to cope with for most Europeans. The election of Boris Johnson as new British Prime Minister has raised a lot of concerns and the new tenant of 10, Downing Street is considered as the “light version” of Donald Trump. So, how will things evolve until October, 31st, the “Brexit Day”? We have asked Dr. David Blunt, Lecturer in International Politics at City University of London.

UK Politics, Brexit, BorisGwilym David BluntJuly 25, 2019City, University of LondonBrexit, Boris, UK Politics

Brexit: Will Boris Johnson be able to quickly get the UK out of the EU?

Boris Johnson has become Britain’s Prime Minister. Will he be able to get the UK out of the EU? I was interviewed by the French newspaper 20 Minutes. Spoilers: I’m not confident.

Gwilym David BluntJuly 25, 2019City, University of LondonBrexit, Boris, UK Politics

Boris Johnson, PM: What Comes Next?

Boris Johnson has been elected leader of the Conservative Party and presumably he will form a new government. The leitmotif of his campaign was optimism; that all the country needs is a Prime Minister with positive attitude and a good Brexit deal would follow. This myth is about to collide with reality and the question we should all be asking is: What Happens Next? #BorisDay #NextPrimeMinister

UK Politics, Brexit, BorisGwilym David BluntJuly 23, 2019city, university of londonBrexit, Boris, UK Politics, Tories, Second Referendum, Labour, Corbyn, LibDems