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The UCL Department of Political Science and Constitution Unit are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics. The successful candidate will join the senior team at the Unit.
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Look like a great opportunity - @conunitucl.bsky.social is a genuine powerhouse for work in this area
Join and help to lead the Constitution Unit!
@uclspp.bsky.social is looking for a Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics who will also join our senior team and contribute to our research and impact activities.
Applicants must have, or be near to finishing, a PhD.
Apply 👇
@uclspp.bsky.social is looking for a Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics who will also join our senior team and contribute to our research and impact activities.
Applicants must have, or be near to finishing, a PhD.
Apply 👇
Job opportunity: Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics
The UCL Department of Political Science and Constitution Unit are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics. The successful candidate will join the senior team at the Unit.
www.ucl.ac.uk
December 23, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Look like a great opportunity - @conunitucl.bsky.social is a genuine powerhouse for work in this area
ON THE BLOG: The Constitution Unit blog in 2025: a review of the last 12 months of constitutional analysis
As the year comes to an end, blog editor Dave Busfield-Birch looks at where the blog was popular (the Philippines, apparently), and highlights the best blogs from the past 12 months.
As the year comes to an end, blog editor Dave Busfield-Birch looks at where the blog was popular (the Philippines, apparently), and highlights the best blogs from the past 12 months.
The Constitution Unit blog in 2025: a review of the last 12 months of constitutional analysis
As the year comes to an end, blog editor Dave Busfield-Birch looks at where the blog was popular (the Philippines, apparently), and highlights the best blogs from the past 12 months.
constitution-unit.com
December 24, 2025 at 9:50 AM
ON THE BLOG: The Constitution Unit blog in 2025: a review of the last 12 months of constitutional analysis
As the year comes to an end, blog editor Dave Busfield-Birch looks at where the blog was popular (the Philippines, apparently), and highlights the best blogs from the past 12 months.
As the year comes to an end, blog editor Dave Busfield-Birch looks at where the blog was popular (the Philippines, apparently), and highlights the best blogs from the past 12 months.
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This is my third Christmas at the Constitution Unit and I have finally found a reason to sneak 'Merry Christmas' into a social media post!
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Please complete our short survey — every response is being carefully read.
And, if you have a PhD, consider applying to join the Unit!
Merry Christmas from the Constitution Unit!
Do you have some spare time over the festive period?
Why not complete our short survey about what we do and how we can do it better 👉 qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...?
Or apply for our exciting new Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics role 👇
Do you have some spare time over the festive period?
Why not complete our short survey about what we do and how we can do it better 👉 qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...?
Or apply for our exciting new Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics role 👇
Job opportunity: Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics
The UCL Department of Political Science and Constitution Unit are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics. The successful candidate will join the senior team at the Unit.
www.ucl.ac.uk
December 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
This is my third Christmas at the Constitution Unit and I have finally found a reason to sneak 'Merry Christmas' into a social media post!
Please complete our short survey — every response is being carefully read.
And, if you have a PhD, consider applying to join the Unit!
Please complete our short survey — every response is being carefully read.
And, if you have a PhD, consider applying to join the Unit!
Join and help to lead the Constitution Unit!
@uclspp.bsky.social is looking for a Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics who will also join our senior team and contribute to our research and impact activities.
Applicants must have, or be near to finishing, a PhD.
Apply 👇
@uclspp.bsky.social is looking for a Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics who will also join our senior team and contribute to our research and impact activities.
Applicants must have, or be near to finishing, a PhD.
Apply 👇
Job opportunity: Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics
The UCL Department of Political Science and Constitution Unit are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics. The successful candidate will join the senior team at the Unit.
www.ucl.ac.uk
December 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Join and help to lead the Constitution Unit!
@uclspp.bsky.social is looking for a Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics who will also join our senior team and contribute to our research and impact activities.
Applicants must have, or be near to finishing, a PhD.
Apply 👇
@uclspp.bsky.social is looking for a Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics who will also join our senior team and contribute to our research and impact activities.
Applicants must have, or be near to finishing, a PhD.
Apply 👇
NEW BLOG: The Constitution Unit blog in 2025: a review of the last 12 months of constitutional analysis
As the year comes to an end, blog editor Dave Busfield-Birch looks at where the blog was popular (the Philippines, apparently), and highlights the best blogs from the past 12 months.
As the year comes to an end, blog editor Dave Busfield-Birch looks at where the blog was popular (the Philippines, apparently), and highlights the best blogs from the past 12 months.
The Constitution Unit blog in 2025: a review of the last 12 months of constitutional analysis
As the year comes to an end, blog editor Dave Busfield-Birch looks at where the blog was popular (the Philipines, apparently), and highlights the best blogs from the past 12 months.
constitution-unit.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM
NEW BLOG: The Constitution Unit blog in 2025: a review of the last 12 months of constitutional analysis
As the year comes to an end, blog editor Dave Busfield-Birch looks at where the blog was popular (the Philippines, apparently), and highlights the best blogs from the past 12 months.
As the year comes to an end, blog editor Dave Busfield-Birch looks at where the blog was popular (the Philippines, apparently), and highlights the best blogs from the past 12 months.
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Having celebrated our 30th birthday earlier this year and with a relatively new UK government in office, we think now is a good time to take a fresh look at what we are doing.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Having celebrated our 30th birthday earlier this year and with a relatively new UK government in office, we think now is a good time to take a fresh look at what we are doing.
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NEW BLOG: The Constitution Unit blog in 2025: a review of the last 12 months of constitutional analysis
As the year comes to an end, blog editor Dave Busfield-Birch looks at where the blog was popular (the Philippines, apparently), and highlights the best blogs from the past 12 months.
As the year comes to an end, blog editor Dave Busfield-Birch looks at where the blog was popular (the Philippines, apparently), and highlights the best blogs from the past 12 months.
The Constitution Unit blog in 2025: a review of the last 12 months of constitutional analysis
As the year comes to an end, blog editor Dave Busfield-Birch looks at where the blog was popular (the Philipines, apparently), and highlights the best blogs from the past 12 months.
constitution-unit.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:02 AM
NEW BLOG: The Constitution Unit blog in 2025: a review of the last 12 months of constitutional analysis
As the year comes to an end, blog editor Dave Busfield-Birch looks at where the blog was popular (the Philippines, apparently), and highlights the best blogs from the past 12 months.
As the year comes to an end, blog editor Dave Busfield-Birch looks at where the blog was popular (the Philippines, apparently), and highlights the best blogs from the past 12 months.
The New Year Honours List will be released next week.
How does the system work behind the scenes? Could it be improved?
We hosted Sue Owen, @peterr48.bsky.social and Dominic Grieve to discuss just this.
Listen to a recording 👉 the-constitution-unit.simplecast.com/episodes/dem....
Or watch 👇
How does the system work behind the scenes? Could it be improved?
We hosted Sue Owen, @peterr48.bsky.social and Dominic Grieve to discuss just this.
Listen to a recording 👉 the-constitution-unit.simplecast.com/episodes/dem....
Or watch 👇
Demystifying the UK honours system
The UK awards hundreds of honours each year to mark notable achievements and contributions to society. These awards – such as knighthoods, damehoods, and OBEs – can be a source of pride and a cause…
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December 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The New Year Honours List will be released next week.
How does the system work behind the scenes? Could it be improved?
We hosted Sue Owen, @peterr48.bsky.social and Dominic Grieve to discuss just this.
Listen to a recording 👉 the-constitution-unit.simplecast.com/episodes/dem....
Or watch 👇
How does the system work behind the scenes? Could it be improved?
We hosted Sue Owen, @peterr48.bsky.social and Dominic Grieve to discuss just this.
Listen to a recording 👉 the-constitution-unit.simplecast.com/episodes/dem....
Or watch 👇
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Having celebrated our 30th birthday earlier this year and with a relatively new UK government in office, we think now is a good time to take a fresh look at what we are doing.
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Having celebrated our 30th birthday earlier this year and with a relatively new UK government in office, we think now is a good time to take a fresh look at what we are doing.
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December 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Having celebrated our 30th birthday earlier this year and with a relatively new UK government in office, we think now is a good time to take a fresh look at what we are doing.
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ON THE BLOG: A ‘shopping list of autocratic actions’: what would-be autocrats do to recede democracy
Joep van Lit and Carolien van Ham explain 7 key modes of ‘autocratisation’ and their ‘shopping list’ of autocratic behaviours, which offers a practical resource to recognise early warning signs.
Joep van Lit and Carolien van Ham explain 7 key modes of ‘autocratisation’ and their ‘shopping list’ of autocratic behaviours, which offers a practical resource to recognise early warning signs.
A ‘shopping list of autocratic actions’: what would-be autocrats do to recede democracy
Joep van Lit and Carolien van Ham explain 7 key modes of ‘autocratisation’ and their ‘shopping list’ of autocratic behaviours, which offers a practical resource to recognise early warning signs
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December 21, 2025 at 8:46 AM
ON THE BLOG: A ‘shopping list of autocratic actions’: what would-be autocrats do to recede democracy
Joep van Lit and Carolien van Ham explain 7 key modes of ‘autocratisation’ and their ‘shopping list’ of autocratic behaviours, which offers a practical resource to recognise early warning signs.
Joep van Lit and Carolien van Ham explain 7 key modes of ‘autocratisation’ and their ‘shopping list’ of autocratic behaviours, which offers a practical resource to recognise early warning signs.
Merry Christmas from the Constitution Unit!
Do you have some spare time over the festive period?
Why not complete our short survey about what we do and how we can do it better 👉 qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...?
Or apply for our exciting new Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics role 👇
Do you have some spare time over the festive period?
Why not complete our short survey about what we do and how we can do it better 👉 qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...?
Or apply for our exciting new Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics role 👇
Job opportunity: Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics
The UCL Department of Political Science and Constitution Unit are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics. The successful candidate will join the senior team at the Unit.
www.ucl.ac.uk
December 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Merry Christmas from the Constitution Unit!
Do you have some spare time over the festive period?
Why not complete our short survey about what we do and how we can do it better 👉 qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...?
Or apply for our exciting new Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics role 👇
Do you have some spare time over the festive period?
Why not complete our short survey about what we do and how we can do it better 👉 qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...?
Or apply for our exciting new Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics role 👇
ON THE BLOG: A ‘shopping list of autocratic actions’: what would-be autocrats do to recede democracy
Joep van Lit and Carolien van Ham explain 7 key modes of ‘autocratisation’ and... see more
Joep van Lit and Carolien van Ham explain 7 key modes of ‘autocratisation’ and... see more
A ‘shopping list of autocratic actions’: what would-be autocrats do to recede democracy
Joep van Lit and Carolien van Ham explain 7 key modes of ‘autocratisation’ and their ‘shopping list’ of autocratic behaviours, which offers a practical resource to recognise early warning signs
constitution-unit.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
ON THE BLOG: A ‘shopping list of autocratic actions’: what would-be autocrats do to recede democracy
Joep van Lit and Carolien van Ham explain 7 key modes of ‘autocratisation’ and... see more
Joep van Lit and Carolien van Ham explain 7 key modes of ‘autocratisation’ and... see more
ON THE BLOG: A ‘shopping list of autocratic actions’: what would-be autocrats do to recede democracy
Joep van Lit and Carolien van Ham explain 7 key modes of ‘autocratisation’ and their ‘shopping list’ of autocratic behaviours, which offers a practical resource to recognise early warning signs
Joep van Lit and Carolien van Ham explain 7 key modes of ‘autocratisation’ and their ‘shopping list’ of autocratic behaviours, which offers a practical resource to recognise early warning signs
A ‘shopping list of autocratic actions’: what would-be autocrats do to recede democracy
Joep van Lit and Carolien van Ham explain 7 key modes of ‘autocratisation’ and their ‘shopping list’ of autocratic behaviours, which offers a practical resource to recognise early warning signs
constitution-unit.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
ON THE BLOG: A ‘shopping list of autocratic actions’: what would-be autocrats do to recede democracy
Joep van Lit and Carolien van Ham explain 7 key modes of ‘autocratisation’ and their ‘shopping list’ of autocratic behaviours, which offers a practical resource to recognise early warning signs
Joep van Lit and Carolien van Ham explain 7 key modes of ‘autocratisation’ and their ‘shopping list’ of autocratic behaviours, which offers a practical resource to recognise early warning signs
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A more assertive and exciting report from the Commons Backbench Business Committee than I was anticipating, published yesterday. Longer thread from the UCL Constitution Unit below. (One slight correction - it describes me as the first Clerk of BBCom - I was in fact the second.)
The House of Commons Backbench Business Committee has today published a 15th anniversary report about its work and options for reform.
The report extensively cites Meg Russell and @hannahkelly.bsky.social's submission.
Read the report 👉 publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm....
The report extensively cites Meg Russell and @hannahkelly.bsky.social's submission.
Read the report 👉 publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm....
December 18, 2025 at 12:37 PM
A more assertive and exciting report from the Commons Backbench Business Committee than I was anticipating, published yesterday. Longer thread from the UCL Constitution Unit below. (One slight correction - it describes me as the first Clerk of BBCom - I was in fact the second.)
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December 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Does the House of Commons need to change to reflect a more fragmented politics?
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December 17, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Does the House of Commons need to change to reflect a more fragmented politics?
On 19 January, join @elliechowns.bsky.social, @courtenayilbert.bsky.social and @louisevthompson.bsky.social to discuss smaller parties in the Commons at our free, online event.
Sign up 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo....
On 19 January, join @elliechowns.bsky.social, @courtenayilbert.bsky.social and @louisevthompson.bsky.social to discuss smaller parties in the Commons at our free, online event.
Sign up 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo....
NEW BLOG: A ‘shopping list of autocratic actions’: what would-be autocrats do to recede democracy
Joep van Lit and Carolien van Ham explain 7 key modes of ‘autocratisation’ and their ‘shopping list’ of autocratic behaviours, which offers a practical resource to recognise early warning signs
Joep van Lit and Carolien van Ham explain 7 key modes of ‘autocratisation’ and their ‘shopping list’ of autocratic behaviours, which offers a practical resource to recognise early warning signs
A ‘shopping list of autocratic actions’: what would-be autocrats do to recede democracy
Joep van Lit and Carolien van Ham explain 7 key modes of ‘autocratisation’ and their ‘shopping list’ of autocratic behaviours, which offers a practical resource to recognise early warning signs
constitution-unit.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:11 PM
NEW BLOG: A ‘shopping list of autocratic actions’: what would-be autocrats do to recede democracy
Joep van Lit and Carolien van Ham explain 7 key modes of ‘autocratisation’ and their ‘shopping list’ of autocratic behaviours, which offers a practical resource to recognise early warning signs
Joep van Lit and Carolien van Ham explain 7 key modes of ‘autocratisation’ and their ‘shopping list’ of autocratic behaviours, which offers a practical resource to recognise early warning signs
Reposted by UCL Constitution Unit
The House of Commons Backbench Business Committee has today published a 15th anniversary report about its work and options for reform.
The report extensively cites Meg Russell and @hannahkelly.bsky.social's submission.
Read the report 👉 publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm....
The report extensively cites Meg Russell and @hannahkelly.bsky.social's submission.
Read the report 👉 publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm....
December 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The House of Commons Backbench Business Committee has today published a 15th anniversary report about its work and options for reform.
The report extensively cites Meg Russell and @hannahkelly.bsky.social's submission.
Read the report 👉 publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm....
The report extensively cites Meg Russell and @hannahkelly.bsky.social's submission.
Read the report 👉 publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm....
NEW BLOG: A ‘shopping list of autocratic actions’: what would-be autocrats do to recede democracy
Joep van Lit and Carolien van Ham explain 7 key modes of ‘autocratisation’ and their ‘shopping list’ of autocratic behaviours, which offers a practical resource to recognise early warning signs
Joep van Lit and Carolien van Ham explain 7 key modes of ‘autocratisation’ and their ‘shopping list’ of autocratic behaviours, which offers a practical resource to recognise early warning signs
A ‘shopping list of autocratic actions’: what would-be autocrats do to recede democracy
Joep van Lit and Carolien van Ham explain 7 key modes of ‘autocratisation’ and their ‘shopping list’ of autocratic behaviours, which offers a practical resource to recognise early warning signs
constitution-unit.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:00 AM
NEW BLOG: A ‘shopping list of autocratic actions’: what would-be autocrats do to recede democracy
Joep van Lit and Carolien van Ham explain 7 key modes of ‘autocratisation’ and their ‘shopping list’ of autocratic behaviours, which offers a practical resource to recognise early warning signs
Joep van Lit and Carolien van Ham explain 7 key modes of ‘autocratisation’ and their ‘shopping list’ of autocratic behaviours, which offers a practical resource to recognise early warning signs
The House of Commons Backbench Business Committee has today published a 15th anniversary report about its work and options for reform.
The report extensively cites Meg Russell and @hannahkelly.bsky.social's submission.
Read the report 👉 publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm....
The report extensively cites Meg Russell and @hannahkelly.bsky.social's submission.
Read the report 👉 publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm....
December 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The House of Commons Backbench Business Committee has today published a 15th anniversary report about its work and options for reform.
The report extensively cites Meg Russell and @hannahkelly.bsky.social's submission.
Read the report 👉 publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm....
The report extensively cites Meg Russell and @hannahkelly.bsky.social's submission.
Read the report 👉 publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm....
We want to hear from you!
Having celebrated our 30th birthday earlier this year and with a relatively new UK government in office, we think now is a good time to take a fresh look at what we are doing.
Fill out our short survey (which is easier on a computer) 👉 qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_....
Having celebrated our 30th birthday earlier this year and with a relatively new UK government in office, we think now is a good time to take a fresh look at what we are doing.
Fill out our short survey (which is easier on a computer) 👉 qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_....
December 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Having celebrated our 30th birthday earlier this year and with a relatively new UK government in office, we think now is a good time to take a fresh look at what we are doing.
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Having celebrated our 30th birthday earlier this year and with a relatively new UK government in office, we think now is a good time to take a fresh look at what we are doing.
Fill out our short survey (which is easier on a computer) 👉 qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_....
ON THE BLOG: ECHR reform: a danger of contagion in relation to Article 3
@profveronika.bsky.social argues that the ECHR is at a tipping point and urges the Starmer government not to seek a reinterpretation of Article 3, a policy she views as undermining the very core of the human rights system.
@profveronika.bsky.social argues that the ECHR is at a tipping point and urges the Starmer government not to seek a reinterpretation of Article 3, a policy she views as undermining the very core of the human rights system.
ECHR reform: a danger of contagion in relation to Article 3
Veronika Fikfak argues that the ECHR is at a tipping point, and urges the Starmer government not to seek a reinterpretation of Article 3, a policy that she views as undermining the very core of the human rights system.
constitution-unit.com
December 14, 2025 at 8:09 AM
ON THE BLOG: ECHR reform: a danger of contagion in relation to Article 3
@profveronika.bsky.social argues that the ECHR is at a tipping point and urges the Starmer government not to seek a reinterpretation of Article 3, a policy she views as undermining the very core of the human rights system.
@profveronika.bsky.social argues that the ECHR is at a tipping point and urges the Starmer government not to seek a reinterpretation of Article 3, a policy she views as undermining the very core of the human rights system.
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It is good to see @theguardian.com support Meg Russell on limiting prime ministerial appointments to the House of Lords.
Read her blog post from July 👉 constitution-unit.com/2025/07/01/1....
Read today's editorial 👉 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre....
Read her blog post from July 👉 constitution-unit.com/2025/07/01/1....
Read today's editorial 👉 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre....
December 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM
It is good to see @theguardian.com support Meg Russell on limiting prime ministerial appointments to the House of Lords.
Read her blog post from July 👉 constitution-unit.com/2025/07/01/1....
Read today's editorial 👉 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre....
Read her blog post from July 👉 constitution-unit.com/2025/07/01/1....
Read today's editorial 👉 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre....
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December 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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These complaints have been going on for many years under various governments, with the Constitution Unit making the same case throughout. This, for example, is from 2022:
constitution-unit.com/2022/11/17/t...
constitution-unit.com/2022/11/17/t...
The problem(s) of House of Lords appointments
Lords appointments are back in the news, with rumours of resignation honours from Boris Johnson, and even possibly Liz Truss. The current unregulated system of prime ministerial patronage causes mu…
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December 12, 2025 at 10:56 AM
These complaints have been going on for many years under various governments, with the Constitution Unit making the same case throughout. This, for example, is from 2022:
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