UK Election 2010

What does the UK electoral reform mean?

What does the UK electoral reform mean?

Confused about the electoral reform in the UK? Hanna Hauck highlights the different proposed systems and tries to find pros and cons about them.

London protests for fairer votes in UK election

London protests for fairer votes in UK election

Hanna Hauck went to a ‘Take Back Parliament’ demonstration to find out what they object to and how the current parliamentary election system in the UK works.

The Apathetic American: Well hung, Britain!

The Apathetic American: Well hung, Britain!

As we inch closer to a hung parliament deal, George Pokorny gives us his American take on the UK election. Give our newest columnist a warm welcome.

Hello democracy: First time voter in Britain

Hello democracy: First time voter in Britain

Catherine has only been a citizen for less than a year, and this is the first time she gets to vote democratically. Follow her personal journey in this slideshow.

The ‘International’ Vote: A UK election wild card?

The ‘International’ Vote: A UK election wild card?

Polls are pointing toward a Conservative win for the UK 2010 General Elections, but what if the votes of non-British citizens were in the mix? Would that have changed tonight’s results? Read on to find out.

Disenfranchised expats: The ones that can’t vote anywhere

Disenfranchised expats: The ones that can’t vote anywhere

At last the day has come, the people of Britain can cast their vote. But how about us foreigners? Are we even allowed to vote? Do our opinions count for anyone? Alexandra Zeevalkink finds out.

Pint Sized, Podcast 3: Politics in the UK and abroad

Pint Sized, Podcast 3: Politics in the UK and abroad

Pint Sized gets political with a debate between Labour and the Liberal Democrats on how new UK legislation will affect students. We also look at politics beyond the UK, with perspectives from Nigeria, China and Sweden.