Lee Gregory (he/him) 🏳️🌈
@academiclee.bsky.social
Associate Prof, UoN. Chair @Academics_Stand Founding member of @QPaPNetwork parkrun Event Ambassador and ED. New allotment holder.
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A Haiku is hard
I struggle to make things fit
Abracadabra
[my old Twitter pinned post]
Find out more information about my various goings on - Queer Populations and Policies, ASAP UK, current research projects, LinkedIn and other profiles/info: linktr.ee/LeeJGregory
I struggle to make things fit
Abracadabra
[my old Twitter pinned post]
Find out more information about my various goings on - Queer Populations and Policies, ASAP UK, current research projects, LinkedIn and other profiles/info: linktr.ee/LeeJGregory
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Late lecture today means I'm only now just getting home
bart simpson is sitting at a table with a cup of tea and the words tea please
ALT: bart simpson is sitting at a table with a cup of tea and the words tea please
media.tenor.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Late lecture today means I'm only now just getting home
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Do homophobia and sexual prejudice still exist in tolerant societies?
In POQ, Ortega & Bosco's new study reveals how non-traditional relationships continue to be stigmatised in parenting contexts, even in seemingly liberal societies.
Read now: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...
In POQ, Ortega & Bosco's new study reveals how non-traditional relationships continue to be stigmatised in parenting contexts, even in seemingly liberal societies.
Read now: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...
January 23, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Do homophobia and sexual prejudice still exist in tolerant societies?
In POQ, Ortega & Bosco's new study reveals how non-traditional relationships continue to be stigmatised in parenting contexts, even in seemingly liberal societies.
Read now: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...
In POQ, Ortega & Bosco's new study reveals how non-traditional relationships continue to be stigmatised in parenting contexts, even in seemingly liberal societies.
Read now: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...
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8 hours apart ...
January 18, 2026 at 8:38 PM
8 hours apart ...
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UK Universities cut 13,300 jobs, paid £300m+ in redundancy.
Economic contribution of the HE sector, £265bn.
Systematically destroyed by govts - foreign students not welcome, cut real-term grants, fees, students burdened with debts, low staff pay/morale.
Govt want skilled labour.
archive.ph/favYt
Economic contribution of the HE sector, £265bn.
Systematically destroyed by govts - foreign students not welcome, cut real-term grants, fees, students burdened with debts, low staff pay/morale.
Govt want skilled labour.
archive.ph/favYt
Pay-off spend up by two-thirds as universities shed 13,000 jobs
Analysis of UK sector accounts shows number of job losses well above predictions, with experts warning cuts are not over yet
www.timeshighereducation.com
January 17, 2026 at 11:48 AM
UK Universities cut 13,300 jobs, paid £300m+ in redundancy.
Economic contribution of the HE sector, £265bn.
Systematically destroyed by govts - foreign students not welcome, cut real-term grants, fees, students burdened with debts, low staff pay/morale.
Govt want skilled labour.
archive.ph/favYt
Economic contribution of the HE sector, £265bn.
Systematically destroyed by govts - foreign students not welcome, cut real-term grants, fees, students burdened with debts, low staff pay/morale.
Govt want skilled labour.
archive.ph/favYt
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"Congratulations, we are cutting migration. But we have persistently high NHS waiting lists, a shortage of social care, collapsing universities, missed housebuilding targets, lower economic growth and higher taxes."
My new column for @theipaper.com
inews.co.uk/opinion/fall...
My new column for @theipaper.com
inews.co.uk/opinion/fall...
Falling migration could be about to drive your taxes up
Our reliance on migration for economic stability and adequate care for our ageing population is obvious and undeniable
inews.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 7:59 AM
"Congratulations, we are cutting migration. But we have persistently high NHS waiting lists, a shortage of social care, collapsing universities, missed housebuilding targets, lower economic growth and higher taxes."
My new column for @theipaper.com
inews.co.uk/opinion/fall...
My new column for @theipaper.com
inews.co.uk/opinion/fall...
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Trump orders special forces commanders to draw up a plan to invade Greenland.
This would deflect attention from the economic crisis and killing of citizens at home.
Europe won't resist. What next?
New age of imperial emperors will create insecurity. Europe must make new alliances.
This would deflect attention from the economic crisis and killing of citizens at home.
Europe won't resist. What next?
New age of imperial emperors will create insecurity. Europe must make new alliances.
Trump 'orders US army chiefs to draw up plan to invade Greenland'
Donald Trump has ordered his special forces commanders to draw up a plan for the invasion of Greenland - but is being resisted by senior military figures, The Mail on Sunday has learned.
www.dailymail.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Trump orders special forces commanders to draw up a plan to invade Greenland.
This would deflect attention from the economic crisis and killing of citizens at home.
Europe won't resist. What next?
New age of imperial emperors will create insecurity. Europe must make new alliances.
This would deflect attention from the economic crisis and killing of citizens at home.
Europe won't resist. What next?
New age of imperial emperors will create insecurity. Europe must make new alliances.
Christmas presents once again contribute to the ongoing success of parkrun. Only 15 runs this year and I think about 69 volunteer stints (5k and juniors).
December 26, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Christmas presents once again contribute to the ongoing success of parkrun. Only 15 runs this year and I think about 69 volunteer stints (5k and juniors).
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Poorest Britons lose right to financial privacy.
The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 empowers the state to 24/7 snoop on the bank accounts of recipients of universal credit; employment and support allowance; state pension credit.
No court order needed. No right of appeal.
The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 empowers the state to 24/7 snoop on the bank accounts of recipients of universal credit; employment and support allowance; state pension credit.
No court order needed. No right of appeal.
December 21, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Poorest Britons lose right to financial privacy.
The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 empowers the state to 24/7 snoop on the bank accounts of recipients of universal credit; employment and support allowance; state pension credit.
No court order needed. No right of appeal.
The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 empowers the state to 24/7 snoop on the bank accounts of recipients of universal credit; employment and support allowance; state pension credit.
No court order needed. No right of appeal.
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In our first paper on instrumental inclusion we showed that people update their views on LGBTQ+ rights in response to out-group threat.
Here we extend the theory to test diverse cases of selective inclusion
doi.org/10.1017/psrm...
Here we extend the theory to test diverse cases of selective inclusion
doi.org/10.1017/psrm...
December 19, 2025 at 1:05 PM
In our first paper on instrumental inclusion we showed that people update their views on LGBTQ+ rights in response to out-group threat.
Here we extend the theory to test diverse cases of selective inclusion
doi.org/10.1017/psrm...
Here we extend the theory to test diverse cases of selective inclusion
doi.org/10.1017/psrm...
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NEW report from @nehaldavison.bsky.social and I.
Why have successive governments failed to tackle persistent inequalities in early years outcomes?
We set out 5 systemic policy making failures that lead to some children being 'left behind'.
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www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Why have successive governments failed to tackle persistent inequalities in early years outcomes?
We set out 5 systemic policy making failures that lead to some children being 'left behind'.
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www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Policy making blind spots | Institute for Government
The systemic policy-making failures that have contributed to a sharp ‘cliff-edge’ in attainment levels.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
December 17, 2025 at 11:19 AM
NEW report from @nehaldavison.bsky.social and I.
Why have successive governments failed to tackle persistent inequalities in early years outcomes?
We set out 5 systemic policy making failures that lead to some children being 'left behind'.
🧵⬇️
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Why have successive governments failed to tackle persistent inequalities in early years outcomes?
We set out 5 systemic policy making failures that lead to some children being 'left behind'.
🧵⬇️
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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New on the Social Policy Blog:
"Amsterdam and the New Frontiers of Welfare State Change: How Cities are Shaping the Social Investment State” by David Bokhorst, Meike Bokhorst, and Tijn Croon.
socialpolicyblog.co.uk/2025/12/18/a...
"Amsterdam and the New Frontiers of Welfare State Change: How Cities are Shaping the Social Investment State” by David Bokhorst, Meike Bokhorst, and Tijn Croon.
socialpolicyblog.co.uk/2025/12/18/a...
How Cities Like Amsterdam Are Reshaping Welfare State Reform
How large cities like Amsterdam drive social investment, innovate welfare policy, and shape national debates through local experimentation.
socialpolicyblog.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 2:39 PM
New on the Social Policy Blog:
"Amsterdam and the New Frontiers of Welfare State Change: How Cities are Shaping the Social Investment State” by David Bokhorst, Meike Bokhorst, and Tijn Croon.
socialpolicyblog.co.uk/2025/12/18/a...
"Amsterdam and the New Frontiers of Welfare State Change: How Cities are Shaping the Social Investment State” by David Bokhorst, Meike Bokhorst, and Tijn Croon.
socialpolicyblog.co.uk/2025/12/18/a...
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Just 15 more sleeps until people stop calling it ‘sleeps’
December 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Just 15 more sleeps until people stop calling it ‘sleeps’
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I miss the 80s.
Bruce Willis gets off the plane in Die Hard and goes directly to baggage claim, where he lights up a cigarette in the first 2 minutes of the movie.
Bruce Willis gets off the plane in Die Hard and goes directly to baggage claim, where he lights up a cigarette in the first 2 minutes of the movie.
December 10, 2025 at 3:50 AM
I miss the 80s.
Bruce Willis gets off the plane in Die Hard and goes directly to baggage claim, where he lights up a cigarette in the first 2 minutes of the movie.
Bruce Willis gets off the plane in Die Hard and goes directly to baggage claim, where he lights up a cigarette in the first 2 minutes of the movie.
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🚨New research published today🚨
Reforms to Scottish disability payments suggest that the system can be kinder without being costlier.
Full story 👉 buff.ly/OAMzq06
Reforms to Scottish disability payments suggest that the system can be kinder without being costlier.
Full story 👉 buff.ly/OAMzq06
December 8, 2025 at 8:45 AM
🚨New research published today🚨
Reforms to Scottish disability payments suggest that the system can be kinder without being costlier.
Full story 👉 buff.ly/OAMzq06
Reforms to Scottish disability payments suggest that the system can be kinder without being costlier.
Full story 👉 buff.ly/OAMzq06
Time to register for our January seminar at @qpapinfo.bsky.social with @kevinguyan.bsky.social presenting on the Rainbow Trap. You don't want to miss this one!
Our January seminar is open for registration!!!
Dr Kevin Guyan - Rainbow Trap: Diversity Policies, LGBTQ Categories and the Dangers of Inclusion
January 29th 2026 4-5pm (UK time)
Full details and registration via: forms.gle/QMtUfTuaZTDP...
Dr Kevin Guyan - Rainbow Trap: Diversity Policies, LGBTQ Categories and the Dangers of Inclusion
January 29th 2026 4-5pm (UK time)
Full details and registration via: forms.gle/QMtUfTuaZTDP...
QPaP Seminar sign up
Rainbow Trap: Diversity Policies, LGBTQ Categories and the Dangers of Inclusion
January 29th 2026 4-5pm (UK time)
Abstract : Kevin Guyan shares ideas from his new book Rainbow Trap: Queer Lives, Categ...
forms.gle
December 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Time to register for our January seminar at @qpapinfo.bsky.social with @kevinguyan.bsky.social presenting on the Rainbow Trap. You don't want to miss this one!
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📢 Call for Submissions
UK-based early career researchers in political science, political economy & public policy: apply to our January Early Career Workshop at LSE.
🗓️ Deadline: 28 Dec 2025
🔗 forms.gle/HXU4DnBq9HmX...
UK-based early career researchers in political science, political economy & public policy: apply to our January Early Career Workshop at LSE.
🗓️ Deadline: 28 Dec 2025
🔗 forms.gle/HXU4DnBq9HmX...
LSE - Political Economy and Political Science Early Career Workshop
We invite submissions for the LSE Political Economy and Political Science Early Career Workshop. This workshop is designed to support the development of early-career scholars’ research, including PhD,...
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December 5, 2025 at 10:41 AM
📢 Call for Submissions
UK-based early career researchers in political science, political economy & public policy: apply to our January Early Career Workshop at LSE.
🗓️ Deadline: 28 Dec 2025
🔗 forms.gle/HXU4DnBq9HmX...
UK-based early career researchers in political science, political economy & public policy: apply to our January Early Career Workshop at LSE.
🗓️ Deadline: 28 Dec 2025
🔗 forms.gle/HXU4DnBq9HmX...
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New on the Social Policy Blog:
"How robust is support for education spending? Attitudes on trade-offs in a cross-country analysis" by Isik Özel, Salvador Parrado and Kerem Yildirim.
socialpolicyblog.co.uk/2025/12/02/h...
"How robust is support for education spending? Attitudes on trade-offs in a cross-country analysis" by Isik Özel, Salvador Parrado and Kerem Yildirim.
socialpolicyblog.co.uk/2025/12/02/h...
Education spending: how budget trade-offs shape public support
Support for education spending is high, but falls when it requires cuts to healthcare, pensions or benefits. Survey experiment of five countries.
socialpolicyblog.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 4:17 PM
New on the Social Policy Blog:
"How robust is support for education spending? Attitudes on trade-offs in a cross-country analysis" by Isik Özel, Salvador Parrado and Kerem Yildirim.
socialpolicyblog.co.uk/2025/12/02/h...
"How robust is support for education spending? Attitudes on trade-offs in a cross-country analysis" by Isik Özel, Salvador Parrado and Kerem Yildirim.
socialpolicyblog.co.uk/2025/12/02/h...
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New on the Social Policy Blog:
"Rethinking vulnerability in climate adaptation" by Nasar Meer (@nasarmeer.bsky.social).
@socialpolicyuk.bsky.social @universitypress.cambridge.org @alessiodangelo.bsky.social @enricoreuter.bsky.social
socialpolicyblog.co.uk/2025/11/27/r...
"Rethinking vulnerability in climate adaptation" by Nasar Meer (@nasarmeer.bsky.social).
@socialpolicyuk.bsky.social @universitypress.cambridge.org @alessiodangelo.bsky.social @enricoreuter.bsky.social
socialpolicyblog.co.uk/2025/11/27/r...
Rethinking Climate Adaptation Through Social Justice & Vulnerability
Climate adaptation must confront inequality and social vulnerability to become effective, just and truly transformative as climate risks intensify globally.
socialpolicyblog.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
New on the Social Policy Blog:
"Rethinking vulnerability in climate adaptation" by Nasar Meer (@nasarmeer.bsky.social).
@socialpolicyuk.bsky.social @universitypress.cambridge.org @alessiodangelo.bsky.social @enricoreuter.bsky.social
socialpolicyblog.co.uk/2025/11/27/r...
"Rethinking vulnerability in climate adaptation" by Nasar Meer (@nasarmeer.bsky.social).
@socialpolicyuk.bsky.social @universitypress.cambridge.org @alessiodangelo.bsky.social @enricoreuter.bsky.social
socialpolicyblog.co.uk/2025/11/27/r...
New blog post with @drdavebeck.bsky.social and Vanessa Boon making the case for the socio-economic duty to be embedded in the Budget. www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/11/24/a...
Are we budgeting for equality – or missing the mark? - Transforming Society
Academics Stand Against Poverty argue that a budget guided by the socioeconomic duty would harness existing data to assess the inequality impacts of government decisions, ensuring policies actively re...
www.transformingsociety.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 10:15 PM
New blog post with @drdavebeck.bsky.social and Vanessa Boon making the case for the socio-economic duty to be embedded in the Budget. www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/11/24/a...
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We’re now live on Bluesky! And we're back online and preparing for a full re-launch next week!
We’re the companion blog to the SPA's journals — Journal of Social Policy, Social Policy & Society, and Journal of International & Comparative Social Policy.
Follow us here and at socialpolicyblog.co.uk
We’re the companion blog to the SPA's journals — Journal of Social Policy, Social Policy & Society, and Journal of International & Comparative Social Policy.
Follow us here and at socialpolicyblog.co.uk
Social Policy Blog
Companion Blog to the Journal of Social Policy, Social Policy & Society, and the Journal of International & Comparative Social Policy
socialpolicyblog.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
We’re now live on Bluesky! And we're back online and preparing for a full re-launch next week!
We’re the companion blog to the SPA's journals — Journal of Social Policy, Social Policy & Society, and Journal of International & Comparative Social Policy.
Follow us here and at socialpolicyblog.co.uk
We’re the companion blog to the SPA's journals — Journal of Social Policy, Social Policy & Society, and Journal of International & Comparative Social Policy.
Follow us here and at socialpolicyblog.co.uk
Really interesting listening to @jamesbloodworth.bsky.social talk about his book. Unexpectedly generated thoughts linking to the monograph on time/temporality and welfare (off to the publisher's soon) and a paper I've been working on regarding social security. Need to find time for further thinking
November 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Really interesting listening to @jamesbloodworth.bsky.social talk about his book. Unexpectedly generated thoughts linking to the monograph on time/temporality and welfare (off to the publisher's soon) and a paper I've been working on regarding social security. Need to find time for further thinking
New post on Transforming Society with @drdavebeck.bsky.social and @VanessaBoon - our argument regarding the socio-economic duty and how it should be drawn upon in developing the child poverty strategy by the UK government. www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/10/21/a...
Three key take-aways:
Three key take-aways:
Applying the socio-economic duty to tackle child poverty - Transforming Society
Academics Stand Against Poverty UK is calling for urgent, bold, and coordinated action—including the long-overdue implementation of the socio-economic duty—to address the alarming rise in child povert...
www.transformingsociety.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 12:59 PM
New post on Transforming Society with @drdavebeck.bsky.social and @VanessaBoon - our argument regarding the socio-economic duty and how it should be drawn upon in developing the child poverty strategy by the UK government. www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/10/21/a...
Three key take-aways:
Three key take-aways:
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Discover how to craft and publish effective #PolicyBriefings that make an impact.
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junior parkrun marshal duties today had a temporary course obstruction...
October 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM
junior parkrun marshal duties today had a temporary course obstruction...