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election
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‘Too much experience of policing, you’re contaminated’
Labour candidate for the Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner Rachel Rogers talks straight with James Brooks
Dorset candidates split over politics in policing
Control of policing in Dorset is too influenced by government policies and party politics, says an independent candidate…
Do likes mean votes?
Embracing new technologies has often been a critical element of a successful election campaign. Calvin Coolidge had radio,…
The Russian satire boom
Following the controversial re-election of Vladimir Putin as Russian president, in a country that has traditionally not tolerated its leaders being openly mocked, opponents of the regime have been using humour to get their message across. Ashley Crowson looks at the emerging satirical movement.
‘Russia Yes! Putin No!’
Russian opposition leaders have vowed to continue their campaign following the election of Vladimir Putin for a third term as president. Ashley Crowson looks at the protest movement.