In the muddled middle

Article Abstract:

The United Kingdom monarchy is popular although it may be indefensible in terms of meritocratic goals. Proposals to modernise the institutions include a plan for a referendum to approve a new monarch, and the loss of political powers still held by monarchs. The monarch could also cease to be head of the Church of England. The UK needs a reserve power which can act as a check, and this should ideally be a president. If there is to be a monarchy rather than a presidency, there is a case for monarchs retaining political power.

Political organizations, Monarchy, British monarchy

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The long honeymoon

Article Abstract:

Tony Blair's government continues to be highly popular one year after the beginning of his New Labour administration. Blair has been successful so far in finding a third way between Thatcherism and socialism, but a downturn in the economy could bring trouble.

Political activity, Blair, Tony, Cover Story

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