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Language in Politics

A collection of 12 Posts

Macron-Barnier duo is neither a coalition nor cohabitation – could it be a ‘coalitation’? post image
French Politics Coalitation Emmanuel Macron European Union France Michel Barnier Cohabitation France History Language in Politics Neologism

Macron-Barnier duo is neither a coalition nor cohabitation – could it be a ‘coalitation’?

by Olivier Guyottot
Irregular, not illegal: What the UK government’s language reveals about its new approach to immigration post image
Immigration Language in Politics Language Matters Asylum Seekers Irregular Migration Keir Starmer Labour Party UK Immigration Policy Asylum Policy Labour Government UK Politics UK Asylum System United Kingdom Hostile Environment Rwanda UK-Rwanda Refugee Relocation Rwanda Deportations Home Office Yvette Cooper

Irregular, not illegal: What the UK government’s language reveals about its new approach to immigration

by Gillian McFadyen
What are the Conservatives really saying when they say ‘don’t surrender’ to the Labour Party? post image
2024 General Election Analysis Conservative Party Election Campaigns Keir Starmer Labour Party Language in Politics Rishi Sunak Tories Trumpism United Kingdom UK Politics UK General Election

What are the Conservatives really saying when they say ‘don’t surrender’ to the Labour Party?

by Charlotte Taylor
There was a telling difference between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer’s use of pronouns in the final election debate post image
2024 General Election Analysis Language in Politics Political Leadership Keir Starmer Rishi Sunak Debate Analysis Political Debates Election Debates United Kingdom UK Politics

There was a telling difference between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer’s use of pronouns in the final election debate

by Matthew Slater
The abuse of Diane Abbott by a top Tory donor should have us all thinking about how we normalise racism against women MPs post image
UK Politics Conservative Party Diane Abbott Frank Hester Language Matters Language in Politics Minority Ethnic Women Misogyny Misogynoir Political Party Funding Racism Tories United Kingdom UK Parliament Women in Politics

The abuse of Diane Abbott by a top Tory donor should have us all thinking about how we normalise racism against women MPs

by Orly Siow
Donald Trump’s truth: Why liars might sometimes be considered honest – new research post image
Language in Politics Analysis Disinformation Donald Trump GOP Joe Biden Misinformation Post-Truth Politics Political Discourse Public Speaking MAGA Republicans Republicans Serial Liars Study US Politics United States

Donald Trump’s truth: Why liars might sometimes be considered honest – new research

by Professor Stephan Lewandowsky
‘Dear Rishi’ – The code words of British politics post image
COMMENT Language Matters Language in Politics Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Protocol (NIP) Rishi Sunak United Kingdom UK Politics Windsor Framework UK Media Brexit Britain Brexit Brexiters

‘Dear Rishi’ – The code words of British politics

by Rashmee Roshan Lall
Politicians weren’t confident discussing Brexit post image
Brexit Language in Politics Politicians Political Debates Political Speech United Kingdom UK Politics UK Parliament Westminster

Politicians weren’t confident discussing Brexit

by Contribee
How those who want to divide us use language to stoke violence post image
Language Matters Violence 6 January Riots 8 January Attack Political Rethoric LGBTQ Rights Political Rage Threats Language in Politics Threatoric In-group Out-group

How those who want to divide us use language to stoke violence

by Contribee
Suella Braverman’s colour-coded stance... all red, white and blue post image
UK Politics Suella Braverman Far-Right Immigration Asylum Seekers Refugees Language in Politics Language Matters US Immigration United Kingdom

Suella Braverman’s colour-coded stance... all red, white and blue

by Rashmee Roshan Lall
Liz Truss’s government spewed hate about everyone, including tofu-eating people like me post image
COMMENT Just Stop Oil Language in Politics Liz Truss Suella Braverman United Kingdom UK Politics

Liz Truss’s government spewed hate about everyone, including tofu-eating people like me

by Rashmee Roshan Lall
Misjudgement now could cost the Conservatives dear at the next general election post image
UK Politics Analysis Conservative Party Conservative Leadership Contest Language in Politics Language Matters Liz Truss Rishi Sunak Tories United Kingdom

Misjudgement now could cost the Conservatives dear at the next general election

by Contribee