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Quadrant

When the Party Was Home

Recent polling indicates that One Nation leads the Coalition in Australia, with both traditional parties losing popular support. The article reflects on the decline of established political parties, paralleling similar trends in Germany, Britain, and New Zealand. It highlights changes in political engagement, community ties, and decision-making processes as parties become more transactional and less rooted in social structures. This shift raises questions about the stability and efficacy of contemporary politics.

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Newsroom

Brits want something radical to fix ‘broken Britain’

Lord Michael Ashcroft, a prominent figure in British politics and opinion polls, has published a report revealing widespread dissatisfaction with the state of the United Kingdom. The public desires government intervention, economic redistribution, and support for state-controlled industries, anticipating a departure from conservative policies.

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