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Constitution Unit publishes new briefings on constitutional principles and the health of democracy
The Constitution Unit has today published new and updated briefings as part of its Constitutional Principles and the Health of Democracy project.
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It is briefings day!
We are releasing newly updated versions of our briefings, plus three new ones!
The series covers topics from the constitutional principles that underpin democracy to the role of citizens' assemblies.
Use this mega-thread to browse them.
And find out more 👇
We are releasing newly updated versions of our briefings, plus three new ones!
The series covers topics from the constitutional principles that underpin democracy to the role of citizens' assemblies.
Use this mega-thread to browse them.
And find out more 👇
Last week Robert Spano, Jens Elo Peters Rytter, @colmocinneide.bsky.social, @alicedonald.bsky.social and @profveronika.bsky.social discussed the future of the European Convention on Human Rights, including what Denmark has done.
Watch a recording of the event at @laws.ucl.ac.uk 👇
Watch a recording of the event at @laws.ucl.ac.uk 👇
The Future of the ECHR - In Europe and UK
Speakers:
Former Judge Robert Spano, Former President of European Court of Human Rights, Partner at Gibson Dunn
Professor Jens Elo Peters Rytter, Professor of Constitutional Law, University of…
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November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Last week Robert Spano, Jens Elo Peters Rytter, @colmocinneide.bsky.social, @alicedonald.bsky.social and @profveronika.bsky.social discussed the future of the European Convention on Human Rights, including what Denmark has done.
Watch a recording of the event at @laws.ucl.ac.uk 👇
Watch a recording of the event at @laws.ucl.ac.uk 👇
ON THE BLOG: Prince Andrew and the future of the monarchy
Last month, the royal family announced that Prince Andrew was to have his title and honours removed. Robert Hazell explains what has changed, how it was done, what might still happen, and what this could mean for the monarchy as a whole.
Last month, the royal family announced that Prince Andrew was to have his title and honours removed. Robert Hazell explains what has changed, how it was done, what might still happen, and what this could mean for the monarchy as a whole.
Prince Andrew and the future of the monarchy
Last month, the royal family announced that Prince Andrew was to have his title and honours removed. Robert Hazell explains what has changed, how it was done, what might still happen, and what this could mean for the monarchy as a whole.
constitution-unit.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
ON THE BLOG: Prince Andrew and the future of the monarchy
Last month, the royal family announced that Prince Andrew was to have his title and honours removed. Robert Hazell explains what has changed, how it was done, what might still happen, and what this could mean for the monarchy as a whole.
Last month, the royal family announced that Prince Andrew was to have his title and honours removed. Robert Hazell explains what has changed, how it was done, what might still happen, and what this could mean for the monarchy as a whole.
'Votes at 16' is coming, but how prepared are young people?
Next Thursday, join Hattie Andrews @politicsproject.bsky.social, Emma Connolly @uclspeechlab.bsky.social and Hans Svennevig @citizenshippgceioe.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social at this in-person event with @uclspp.bsky.social.
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Next Thursday, join Hattie Andrews @politicsproject.bsky.social, Emma Connolly @uclspeechlab.bsky.social and Hans Svennevig @citizenshippgceioe.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social at this in-person event with @uclspp.bsky.social.
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Votes at 16: Is Citizenship Education up to Scratch?
The UK is lowering the voting age to 16, but how prepared are young people to take part in elections?
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November 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM
'Votes at 16' is coming, but how prepared are young people?
Next Thursday, join Hattie Andrews @politicsproject.bsky.social, Emma Connolly @uclspeechlab.bsky.social and Hans Svennevig @citizenshippgceioe.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social at this in-person event with @uclspp.bsky.social.
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Next Thursday, join Hattie Andrews @politicsproject.bsky.social, Emma Connolly @uclspeechlab.bsky.social and Hans Svennevig @citizenshippgceioe.bsky.social @ioe.bsky.social at this in-person event with @uclspp.bsky.social.
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ON THE BLOG: Prince Andrew and the future of the monarchy
Last month, the royal family announced that Prince Andrew was to have his title and honours removed. Robert Hazell explains what has changed, how it was done, what might still happen, and what this could mean for the monarchy as a whole.
Last month, the royal family announced that Prince Andrew was to have his title and honours removed. Robert Hazell explains what has changed, how it was done, what might still happen, and what this could mean for the monarchy as a whole.
Prince Andrew and the future of the monarchy
Last month, the royal family announced that Prince Andrew was to have his title and honours removed. Robert Hazell explains what has changed, how it was done, what might still happen, and what this could mean for the monarchy as a whole.
constitution-unit.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM
ON THE BLOG: Prince Andrew and the future of the monarchy
Last month, the royal family announced that Prince Andrew was to have his title and honours removed. Robert Hazell explains what has changed, how it was done, what might still happen, and what this could mean for the monarchy as a whole.
Last month, the royal family announced that Prince Andrew was to have his title and honours removed. Robert Hazell explains what has changed, how it was done, what might still happen, and what this could mean for the monarchy as a whole.
NEW BLOG: Prince Andrew and the future of the monarchy
Last month, the royal family announced that Prince Andrew was to have his title and honours removed. Robert Hazell explains what has changed, how it was done, what might still happen, and what this could mean for the monarchy as a whole.
Last month, the royal family announced that Prince Andrew was to have his title and honours removed. Robert Hazell explains what has changed, how it was done, what might still happen, and what this could mean for the monarchy as a whole.
Prince Andrew and the future of the monarchy
Last month, the royal family announced that Prince Andrew was to have his title and honours removed. Robert Hazell explains what has changed, how it was done, what might still happen, and what this could mean for the monarchy as a whole.
constitution-unit.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:45 AM
NEW BLOG: Prince Andrew and the future of the monarchy
Last month, the royal family announced that Prince Andrew was to have his title and honours removed. Robert Hazell explains what has changed, how it was done, what might still happen, and what this could mean for the monarchy as a whole.
Last month, the royal family announced that Prince Andrew was to have his title and honours removed. Robert Hazell explains what has changed, how it was done, what might still happen, and what this could mean for the monarchy as a whole.
NEW BLOG: Prince Andrew and the future of the monarchy
Last month, the royal family announced that Prince Andrew was to have his title and honours removed. Robert Hazell explains what has changed, how it was done, what might still happen, and what this could mean for the monarchy as a whole.
Last month, the royal family announced that Prince Andrew was to have his title and honours removed. Robert Hazell explains what has changed, how it was done, what might still happen, and what this could mean for the monarchy as a whole.
Prince Andrew and the future of the monarchy
Last month, the royal family announced that Prince Andrew was to have his title and honours removed. Robert Hazell explains what has changed, how it was done, what might still happen, and what this could mean for the monarchy as a whole.
constitution-unit.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:05 AM
NEW BLOG: Prince Andrew and the future of the monarchy
Last month, the royal family announced that Prince Andrew was to have his title and honours removed. Robert Hazell explains what has changed, how it was done, what might still happen, and what this could mean for the monarchy as a whole.
Last month, the royal family announced that Prince Andrew was to have his title and honours removed. Robert Hazell explains what has changed, how it was done, what might still happen, and what this could mean for the monarchy as a whole.
Interesting new House of Commons Library briefing on supermajorities in (all levels of) UK government, and how this is now set to change, authored by long-standing Unit associate @marksandford.bsky.social
When do UK councils and parliaments need a two-thirds majority, or another proportion that isn't a 'simple' majority, to do something? New House of Commons Library publication on supermajorities commonslibrary.parliament.uk/supermajorit... #devolution #mayors
Supermajorities in UK government
Certain decisions in combined authorities, and in the devolved parliaments, require supermajorities (a higher threshold than a simple majority.)
commonslibrary.parliament.uk
November 7, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Interesting new House of Commons Library briefing on supermajorities in (all levels of) UK government, and how this is now set to change, authored by long-standing Unit associate @marksandford.bsky.social
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Happening today 11am!
(A recording will be available later.)
(A recording will be available later.)
Between 11am and 1pm tomorrow, join Robert Spano, Jens Elo Peters Rytter, @colmocinneide.bsky.social and @profveronika.bsky.social to discuss the future of the European Convention on Human Rights, both in Europe and the UK.
Sign up to attend this in-person event at @laws.ucl.ac.uk 👇
Sign up to attend this in-person event at @laws.ucl.ac.uk 👇
The Future of the ECHR - In Europe and UK
Organised by the Human Rights Institute and the Global Centre for Democratic Constitutionalism.
www.ucl.ac.uk
November 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Happening today 11am!
(A recording will be available later.)
(A recording will be available later.)
Reposted by UCL Constitution Unit
Today!
Between 11am and 1pm tomorrow, join Robert Spano, Jens Elo Peters Rytter, @colmocinneide.bsky.social and @profveronika.bsky.social to discuss the future of the European Convention on Human Rights, both in Europe and the UK.
Sign up to attend this in-person event at @laws.ucl.ac.uk 👇
Sign up to attend this in-person event at @laws.ucl.ac.uk 👇
The Future of the ECHR - In Europe and UK
Organised by the Human Rights Institute and the Global Centre for Democratic Constitutionalism.
www.ucl.ac.uk
November 7, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Today!
🧵 The government was defeated in the House of Lords once yesterday, 5 November 2025.
The government was defeated 161 to 144 votes on amendment 35 to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill at report stage.
👉 votes.parliament.uk/votes/lords/...
The government was defeated 161 to 144 votes on amendment 35 to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill at report stage.
👉 votes.parliament.uk/votes/lords/...
November 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
🧵 The government was defeated in the House of Lords once yesterday, 5 November 2025.
The government was defeated 161 to 144 votes on amendment 35 to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill at report stage.
👉 votes.parliament.uk/votes/lords/...
The government was defeated 161 to 144 votes on amendment 35 to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill at report stage.
👉 votes.parliament.uk/votes/lords/...
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The DfE has confirmed that #CitizenshipEducation will be strengthened across the national curriculum, including becoming statutory in primary for the first time. Find out what these changes mean for you and your school: https://ow.ly/OBAn50XnLFQ #CurriculumandAssessmentReview
November 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The DfE has confirmed that #CitizenshipEducation will be strengthened across the national curriculum, including becoming statutory in primary for the first time. Find out what these changes mean for you and your school: https://ow.ly/OBAn50XnLFQ #CurriculumandAssessmentReview
ON THE BLOG: The Modernisation Committee: revisiting past experience
The committee's new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor
Tom Fleming & @hannahkelly.bsky.social summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing the previous committee's record
The committee's new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor
Tom Fleming & @hannahkelly.bsky.social summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing the previous committee's record
The Modernisation Committee: revisiting past experience
September’s government reshuffle means that there is a new Leader of the Commons, and therefore a change to the leadership of the House’s Modernisation Committee. The new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor. In this post, Tom Fleming and Hannah Kelly summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing that earlier committee’s record.
constitution-unit.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
ON THE BLOG: The Modernisation Committee: revisiting past experience
The committee's new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor
Tom Fleming & @hannahkelly.bsky.social summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing the previous committee's record
The committee's new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor
Tom Fleming & @hannahkelly.bsky.social summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing the previous committee's record
Between 11am and 1pm tomorrow, join Robert Spano, Jens Elo Peters Rytter, @colmocinneide.bsky.social and @profveronika.bsky.social to discuss the future of the European Convention on Human Rights, both in Europe and the UK.
Sign up to attend this in-person event at @laws.ucl.ac.uk 👇
Sign up to attend this in-person event at @laws.ucl.ac.uk 👇
The Future of the ECHR - In Europe and UK
Organised by the Human Rights Institute and the Global Centre for Democratic Constitutionalism.
www.ucl.ac.uk
November 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Between 11am and 1pm tomorrow, join Robert Spano, Jens Elo Peters Rytter, @colmocinneide.bsky.social and @profveronika.bsky.social to discuss the future of the European Convention on Human Rights, both in Europe and the UK.
Sign up to attend this in-person event at @laws.ucl.ac.uk 👇
Sign up to attend this in-person event at @laws.ucl.ac.uk 👇
ON THE BLOG: The Modernisation Committee: revisiting past experience
The committee's new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor
Tom Fleming & @hannahkelly.bsky.social summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing the previous committee's record
The committee's new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor
Tom Fleming & @hannahkelly.bsky.social summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing the previous committee's record
The Modernisation Committee: revisiting past experience
September’s government reshuffle means that there is a new Leader of the Commons, and therefore a change to the leadership of the House’s Modernisation Committee. The new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor. In this post, Tom Fleming and Hannah Kelly summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing that earlier committee’s record.
constitution-unit.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:05 PM
ON THE BLOG: The Modernisation Committee: revisiting past experience
The committee's new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor
Tom Fleming & @hannahkelly.bsky.social summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing the previous committee's record
The committee's new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor
Tom Fleming & @hannahkelly.bsky.social summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing the previous committee's record
🧵 The government was defeated in the House of Lords 5 times last Tuesday, 27 October 2025 & once last Wednesday, 28 October 2025.
November 4, 2025 at 7:45 PM
🧵 The government was defeated in the House of Lords 5 times last Tuesday, 27 October 2025 & once last Wednesday, 28 October 2025.
ON THE BLOG: The Modernisation Committee: revisiting past experience
The committee's new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor
Tom Fleming & @hannahkelly.bsky.social summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing the previous committee's record
The committee's new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor
Tom Fleming & @hannahkelly.bsky.social summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing the previous committee's record
The Modernisation Committee: revisiting past experience
September’s government reshuffle means that there is a new Leader of the Commons, and therefore a change to the leadership of the House’s Modernisation Committee. The new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor. In this post, Tom Fleming and Hannah Kelly summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing that earlier committee’s record.
constitution-unit.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:58 AM
ON THE BLOG: The Modernisation Committee: revisiting past experience
The committee's new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor
Tom Fleming & @hannahkelly.bsky.social summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing the previous committee's record
The committee's new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor
Tom Fleming & @hannahkelly.bsky.social summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing the previous committee's record
This Friday between 11am and 1pm, join Robert Spano, Jens Elo Peters Rytter, @colmocinneide.bsky.social and @profveronika.bsky.social to discuss the future of the European Convention on Human Rights, both in Europe and the UK.
Sign up to attend this in-person event at @laws.ucl.ac.uk 👇
Sign up to attend this in-person event at @laws.ucl.ac.uk 👇
The Future of the ECHR - In Europe and UK
Organised by the Human Rights Institute and the Global Centre for Democratic Constitutionalism.
www.ucl.ac.uk
November 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
This Friday between 11am and 1pm, join Robert Spano, Jens Elo Peters Rytter, @colmocinneide.bsky.social and @profveronika.bsky.social to discuss the future of the European Convention on Human Rights, both in Europe and the UK.
Sign up to attend this in-person event at @laws.ucl.ac.uk 👇
Sign up to attend this in-person event at @laws.ucl.ac.uk 👇
ON THE BLOG: The Modernisation Committee: revisiting past experience
The committee's new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor
Tom Fleming & @hannahkelly.bsky.social summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing the previous committee's record
The committee's new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor
Tom Fleming & @hannahkelly.bsky.social summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing the previous committee's record
The Modernisation Committee: revisiting past experience
September's government reshuffle means that there is a new Leader of the Commons, and therefore a change to the leadership of the House’s Modernisation Committee. The new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor. In this post, Tom Fleming and Hannah Kelly summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing that earlier committee's record.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:49 AM
ON THE BLOG: The Modernisation Committee: revisiting past experience
The committee's new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor
Tom Fleming & @hannahkelly.bsky.social summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing the previous committee's record
The committee's new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor
Tom Fleming & @hannahkelly.bsky.social summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing the previous committee's record
ON THE BLOG: The Modernisation Committee: revisiting past experience
The committee's new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor
Tom Fleming & @hannahkelly.bsky.social summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing the previous committee's record
The committee's new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor
Tom Fleming & @hannahkelly.bsky.social summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing the previous committee's record
The Modernisation Committee: revisiting past experience
September's government reshuffle means that there is a new Leader of the Commons, and therefore a change to the leadership of the House’s Modernisation Committee. The new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor. In this post, Tom Fleming and Hannah Kelly summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing that earlier committee's record.
constitutionunitdotcom.wordpress.com
November 2, 2025 at 9:13 AM
ON THE BLOG: The Modernisation Committee: revisiting past experience
The committee's new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor
Tom Fleming & @hannahkelly.bsky.social summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing the previous committee's record
The committee's new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor
Tom Fleming & @hannahkelly.bsky.social summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing the previous committee's record
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Keir Starmer uses the answer to the ‘engagements’ (first) question at PMQs as an opening statement.
On average, they are around 153 words, but some have been longer (e.g. about 586 words on the China spying case), leading to criticism that he’s using them as a substitute for a full statement.
On average, they are around 153 words, but some have been longer (e.g. about 586 words on the China spying case), leading to criticism that he’s using them as a substitute for a full statement.
In Business Questions today, Jesse Norman said: 'since taking office last year, the present Prime Minister has increasingly misused his first engagements question'.
@ruxandrasrbn.bsky.social and Tom Fleming have crunched the numbers to find that Keir Starmer does use PMQs differently.
Read more 👇
@ruxandrasrbn.bsky.social and Tom Fleming have crunched the numbers to find that Keir Starmer does use PMQs differently.
Read more 👇
How has Keir Starmer changed Prime Minister’s Questions?
Since taking office, Keir Starmer has used his opening answer at Prime Minister’s Questions very differently from his predecessors. In this post, Ruxandra Serban and Tom Fleming explore how Starmer…
constitution-unit.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Keir Starmer uses the answer to the ‘engagements’ (first) question at PMQs as an opening statement.
On average, they are around 153 words, but some have been longer (e.g. about 586 words on the China spying case), leading to criticism that he’s using them as a substitute for a full statement.
On average, they are around 153 words, but some have been longer (e.g. about 586 words on the China spying case), leading to criticism that he’s using them as a substitute for a full statement.
NEW BLOG: The Modernisation Committee: revisiting past experience
The committee's new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor
Tom Fleming & @hannahkelly.bsky.social summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing the previous committee's record
The committee's new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor
Tom Fleming & @hannahkelly.bsky.social summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing the previous committee's record
The Modernisation Committee: revisiting past experience
September's government reshuffle means that there is a new Leader of the Commons, and therefore a change to the leadership of the House’s Modernisation Committee. The new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor. In this post, Tom Fleming and Hannah Kelly summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing that earlier committee's record.
constitution-unit.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:13 PM
NEW BLOG: The Modernisation Committee: revisiting past experience
The committee's new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor
Tom Fleming & @hannahkelly.bsky.social summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing the previous committee's record
The committee's new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor
Tom Fleming & @hannahkelly.bsky.social summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing the previous committee's record
NEW BLOG: The Modernisation Committee: revisiting past experience
The committee's new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor
Tom Fleming & @hannahkelly.bsky.social summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing the previous committee's record
The committee's new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor
Tom Fleming & @hannahkelly.bsky.social summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing the previous committee's record
The Modernisation Committee: revisiting past experience
The recent government reshuffle means that there is now a new Leader of the Commons, and therefore a change to the leadership of the House’s Modernisation Committee. The new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor. In this post, Tom Fleming and Hannah Kelly summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing that earlier committee’s record.
constitution-unit.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:04 AM
NEW BLOG: The Modernisation Committee: revisiting past experience
The committee's new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor
Tom Fleming & @hannahkelly.bsky.social summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing the previous committee's record
The committee's new chair, Alan Campbell, might usefully study the committee’s 1997–2010 predecessor
Tom Fleming & @hannahkelly.bsky.social summarise the key findings from a new article reviewing the previous committee's record
In Business Questions today, Jesse Norman said: 'since taking office last year, the present Prime Minister has increasingly misused his first engagements question'.
@ruxandrasrbn.bsky.social and Tom Fleming have crunched the numbers to find that Keir Starmer does use PMQs differently.
Read more 👇
@ruxandrasrbn.bsky.social and Tom Fleming have crunched the numbers to find that Keir Starmer does use PMQs differently.
Read more 👇
How has Keir Starmer changed Prime Minister’s Questions?
Since taking office, Keir Starmer has used his opening answer at Prime Minister’s Questions very differently from his predecessors. In this post, Ruxandra Serban and Tom Fleming explore how Starmer…
constitution-unit.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In Business Questions today, Jesse Norman said: 'since taking office last year, the present Prime Minister has increasingly misused his first engagements question'.
@ruxandrasrbn.bsky.social and Tom Fleming have crunched the numbers to find that Keir Starmer does use PMQs differently.
Read more 👇
@ruxandrasrbn.bsky.social and Tom Fleming have crunched the numbers to find that Keir Starmer does use PMQs differently.
Read more 👇
Our founder, Robert Hazell, is in @uk.theconversation.com writing about Prince Andrew and royal finances.
He says that, short of legislation, there is little more that the palace can do and warns that it might be hard to avoid a wider parliamentary inquiry into royal finances.
Read it 👇
He says that, short of legislation, there is little more that the palace can do and warns that it might be hard to avoid a wider parliamentary inquiry into royal finances.
Read it 👇
Prince Andrew’s ‘one peppercorn’ lease exposes how little is known about royal finances
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey has called for an inquiry to ‘properly scrutinise’ the crown estate.
theconversation.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Our founder, Robert Hazell, is in @uk.theconversation.com writing about Prince Andrew and royal finances.
He says that, short of legislation, there is little more that the palace can do and warns that it might be hard to avoid a wider parliamentary inquiry into royal finances.
Read it 👇
He says that, short of legislation, there is little more that the palace can do and warns that it might be hard to avoid a wider parliamentary inquiry into royal finances.
Read it 👇
Last week we hosted @catsmithmp.bsky.social, @rosewhiff.bsky.social, Tom Hawthorn @electoralcommission.org.uk and David Howarth to ask if the government's electoral reform plans go far enough.
The panel made many important points ahead of the Elections Bill's introduction.
Watch a recording 👇
The panel made many important points ahead of the Elections Bill's introduction.
Watch a recording 👇
Do the government's electoral reforms go far enough?
The UK government published an elections policy paper in the summer, including proposals for votes at 16, automated electoral registration, and strengthened political finance rules. With an Elections…
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October 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Last week we hosted @catsmithmp.bsky.social, @rosewhiff.bsky.social, Tom Hawthorn @electoralcommission.org.uk and David Howarth to ask if the government's electoral reform plans go far enough.
The panel made many important points ahead of the Elections Bill's introduction.
Watch a recording 👇
The panel made many important points ahead of the Elections Bill's introduction.
Watch a recording 👇