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Alex Davenport

Alex is the product of an international background, with English and Indian origins, as well as an upbringing that has taken him to places as diverse as Oman, the Netherlands and Egypt. He has a keen interest in politics in general, and elections in particular, having recently completed his Masters in Democracy and Elections, in which he examined patterns of support for European liberal parties. He is also a devout Manchester City supporter, which makes the lows and highs of the political world seem minuscule in comparison.

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Trump’s un-Trumpian address

As is tradition at a State of the Union address, Vice President Mike Pence and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan were seated behind...

Alex Davenport - 02/02/2018

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UKIP and Henry Bolton: A Love-Hate Story

To say Henry Bolton faces an uphill battle to save his political career would be a colossal understatement. The UKIP leader of four months...

Alex Davenport - 28/01/2018

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Shutdown Battle Exposes Democrats’ Rifts

The response to the recent federal government shutdown shows that at times, the Democrats can be their own worst enemy. Much of the coverage surrounding...

Alex Davenport - 26/01/2018

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Czech Presidential Election Offers Hope for Liberals

The Czech Republic appears to be the latest battleground between forces of nationalism and internationalism. The current Czech president, Miloš Zeman, is facing the toughest...

Alex Davenport - 22/01/2018

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Four mid-term candidates worth watching

The coming year promises some fascinating contests in US politics. November’s mid-term elections will strongly affect the remainder of Donald Trump’s term in office....

Alex Davenport - 17/01/2018

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The U.S. Constitution Can Impede Trump

American democracy is a curious thing. Unlike many of its Western counterparts, the country’s democratic origins can be traced back to a specific point...

Alex Davenport - 14/01/2018

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