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David Downing

David Downing is an international analyst for Solace Global. He worked for Horizon Intelligence and Politics Home, and has been cited in the Financial Times and The National of the UAE.
Boris Johnson

Pressure Mounts on Boris Johnson to Resign

Police are investigating if the prime minister and his aides broke the law.

David DowningDavid DowningFebruary 14, 2022March 18, 2022
Boris Johnson Angela Merkel

Boris Johnson’s Blue Wall Starts to Crack

Britain’s ruling Conservative Party loses a by-election in its traditional heartland.

David DowningDavid DowningJune 18, 2021June 6, 2022
Waverley train station Edinburgh Scotland

Great British Railways: Neither Public Nor Private Enough

The better options would be complete nationalization or full privatization.

David DowningDavid DowningMay 24, 2021November 23, 2021
Cabinet Office London England

Statism Makes a Comeback in the United Kingdom

The dual shock of coronavirus and Brexit is giving statism a new lease on life.

David DowningDavid DowningOctober 31, 2020November 25, 2021
London England

Britain Is Once Again the Sick Man of Europe

It needs radical changes in health and elderly care, the economy and its constitution.

David DowningDavid DowningAugust 13, 2020November 25, 2021
Milton Abbas England

British Rediscover Normalcy in Abnormal Times

Bitter divisions over Brexit have been set aside.

David DowningDavid DowningApril 9, 2020October 25, 2021
Elizabeth Tower London England

Stakes Are High in British Election, But Outcome Is Up in the Air

If the Conservatives miscalculate, the outcome could be a disaster for them.

David DowningDavid DowningNovember 8, 2019October 22, 2021
London England

After Week of Turmoil, What Next for British Politics?

The only certainty at this stage is that the Conservative civil war over Europe is coming to an end.

David DowningDavid DowningSeptember 7, 2019October 3, 2021
Theresa May Donald Trump

Election of Britain’s Next Prime Minister Feels a Little Ridiculous

Britain has to suspend its potentially greatest crisis in half a century while two unpopular candidates face off.

David DowningDavid DowningJune 27, 2019November 25, 2021
Theresa May

Brexit Is Tearing Britain’s Conservative Party Apart

Brexiteers vote for Nigel Farage. Moderates defect to the Liberal Democrats.

David DowningDavid DowningJune 4, 2019November 15, 2021
Bideford England

Local Elections Highlight Political Fragmentation in United Kingdom

The Liberal Democrats’ strong performance was about more than Brexit.

David DowningDavid DowningMay 7, 2019October 25, 2021
British parliament London

Brexit Is Restructuring British Politics

Brexit is pulling the Conservatives to the right, leaving room in the center for an anti-Brexit party.

David DowningDavid DowningMarch 31, 2019November 25, 2021
British parliament London

After May’s Deal Defeated, Brexit at Impasse

There is no majority in Parliament for any of the alternatives.

David DowningDavid DowningJanuary 16, 2019October 30, 2021
San Antonio Texas

Beto O’Rourke Has Challenged the Stereotype of Texas

Whatever the outcome on Tuesday, it is clear Texas isn’t crimson red anymore.

David DowningDavid DowningNovember 5, 2018December 2, 2021
Theresa May Lars Løkke Rasmussen

British Parties Do Just Well Enough in Local Elections

Neither the Conservatives nor Labour had a breakthrough. But neither suffered decisive losses either.

David DowningDavid DowningMay 4, 2018November 23, 2021

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