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Elections & democracy
Explainers and SU blogs on this topic, newest first.
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Things election candidates and voters should know but don’t know to ask
Nick Smith
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SU blog
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11/12/25
What are scrutiny panels and why should your SU care about them?
26/11/25
Making (all) student members meetings work
Nick Smith
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SU blog
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06/10/25
How to keep democracy alive in SUs
Nick Smith
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SU blog
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04/09/25
Reclaiming the power of student democracy
Ben Sanders
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SU blog
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05/08/25
Why do UK SU sabbs start (and finish) in the summer?
Jim Dickinson
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SU blog
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13/06/25
Celtic connections: Time for some new rules
Team Wonkhe
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SU blog
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04/06/25
Celtic connections: School plays sell out
Team Wonkhe
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SU blog
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04/06/25
Local elections in May 2025: What SUs need to know
24/03/25
Only 6% of gen Z actually favour dictatorship
27/02/25
Now! That’s what I call a student leader 2025
Jim Dickinson
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SU blog
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28/01/25
The more interesting the talent, the better
Jim Dickinson
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SU blog
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16/01/25
Our prosperity must be sought here
Jim Dickinson
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SU blog
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07/01/25
We want the EU not the KGB
Jim Dickinson
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SU blog
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04/01/25
Providing real support for election runners-up
Samuel Dickins
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SU blog
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14/10/24
General election 2024 manifesto watch: The SNP
21/06/24
They’re all offering change. But will students see any?
Amira Campbell
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SU blog
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20/06/24
Why are we paying students to be good citizens?
Jimena Alamo
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SU blog
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18/06/24
The Wonkhe SUs 2024 general election student policy guide
17/06/24
General election 2024 manifesto watch: The Reform Party
17/06/24
General election 2024 manifesto watch: Plaid Cymru
13/06/24
General election 2024 manifesto watch: The Labour Party
13/06/24
General election 2024 manifesto watch: The Green Party
12/06/24
General election 2024 manifesto watch: The Conservative Party
11/06/24
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