Dr Emily Stacey
@dremilystacey.bsky.social
Account Director, Chelgate | ‘Becoming Thatcher’ Routledge (2026) | PhD on Thatcher as Leader of the Opposition
How I’ve not been fired yet I honestly do not know.
October 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
How I’ve not been fired yet I honestly do not know.
Reposted by Dr Emily Stacey
Margaret Thatcher at 100: The latest #OppositionCast marks the former PM's centenary and the 50th anniversary of her first conference speech as Opposition Leader, with contributions from David Willetts, Emily Hickey (@dremilystacey.bsky.social) and Sir Adam Ridley.
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October 16, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Margaret Thatcher at 100: The latest #OppositionCast marks the former PM's centenary and the 50th anniversary of her first conference speech as Opposition Leader, with contributions from David Willetts, Emily Hickey (@dremilystacey.bsky.social) and Sir Adam Ridley.
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pod.link/oppositionca...
An evening with MaxMara 🔥
And yes, the girl on the door did mistake me as one of the models.
And yes, the girl on the door did mistake me as one of the models.
October 4, 2025 at 8:31 AM
An evening with MaxMara 🔥
And yes, the girl on the door did mistake me as one of the models.
And yes, the girl on the door did mistake me as one of the models.
I usually don’t mind the odd work email on holiday. But on day one? After three handovers?
It took all I had not to respond whilst at the beach that I grew up on 🇬🇷
It took all I had not to respond whilst at the beach that I grew up on 🇬🇷
August 6, 2025 at 6:32 AM
I usually don’t mind the odd work email on holiday. But on day one? After three handovers?
It took all I had not to respond whilst at the beach that I grew up on 🇬🇷
It took all I had not to respond whilst at the beach that I grew up on 🇬🇷
Here’s to becoming Account Director at Chelgate 🥂
Celebrating the only way I know how.
Celebrating the only way I know how.
June 26, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Here’s to becoming Account Director at Chelgate 🥂
Celebrating the only way I know how.
Celebrating the only way I know how.
Thanks to all at @angliaruskin.bsky.social for having me last weekend for Starmer Year One.
Despite the nerves, I loved presenting on Chelgate’s perspective of how Labour have performed in their first year in office. Also, great to reunite with a few familiar faces!
Despite the nerves, I loved presenting on Chelgate’s perspective of how Labour have performed in their first year in office. Also, great to reunite with a few familiar faces!
June 16, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Thanks to all at @angliaruskin.bsky.social for having me last weekend for Starmer Year One.
Despite the nerves, I loved presenting on Chelgate’s perspective of how Labour have performed in their first year in office. Also, great to reunite with a few familiar faces!
Despite the nerves, I loved presenting on Chelgate’s perspective of how Labour have performed in their first year in office. Also, great to reunite with a few familiar faces!
When work give you the perk of a spa day at the Shard.
Also, shout out to the pool guy who got this in one take.
Mainly because he has to take the exact same picture for around 200 different women each and every day.
Also, shout out to the pool guy who got this in one take.
Mainly because he has to take the exact same picture for around 200 different women each and every day.
May 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
When work give you the perk of a spa day at the Shard.
Also, shout out to the pool guy who got this in one take.
Mainly because he has to take the exact same picture for around 200 different women each and every day.
Also, shout out to the pool guy who got this in one take.
Mainly because he has to take the exact same picture for around 200 different women each and every day.
Being listed second to @timbale.bsky.social here is slightly terrifying, but I promise to do my best, despite being amongst such cleverness.
Do join us on 14th June at ARU, Cambridge for ‘Starmer Year One’
www.aru.ac.uk/news/starmer...
Do join us on 14th June at ARU, Cambridge for ‘Starmer Year One’
www.aru.ac.uk/news/starmer...
Starmer: Year One conference to take place at ARU - ARU
Labour History Research Unit event will analyse and debate the government’s record
www.aru.ac.uk
May 26, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Being listed second to @timbale.bsky.social here is slightly terrifying, but I promise to do my best, despite being amongst such cleverness.
Do join us on 14th June at ARU, Cambridge for ‘Starmer Year One’
www.aru.ac.uk/news/starmer...
Do join us on 14th June at ARU, Cambridge for ‘Starmer Year One’
www.aru.ac.uk/news/starmer...
Looking forward to this! 👇
One year on - the first draft of the history of the Starmer administration, 2025-?
Labour History Research Unit conference, Cambridge, June 14 (feat @timbale.bsky.social @jowusunepaul.bsky.social @dremilystacey.bsky.social me and others..)
www.aru.ac.uk/arts-humanit...
Labour History Research Unit conference, Cambridge, June 14 (feat @timbale.bsky.social @jowusunepaul.bsky.social @dremilystacey.bsky.social me and others..)
www.aru.ac.uk/arts-humanit...
Bookings for "Starmer Year One" conference now open - ARU
Book your place on the conference "Starmer Year One" on 14 June 2025, organised by the Labour History Research Unit at ARU Cambridge.
www.aru.ac.uk
May 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Looking forward to this! 👇
Reposted by Dr Emily Stacey
When you’ve had a rough night but still manage to rock up for work looking sensational 🤍
May 16, 2025 at 12:15 PM
When you’ve had a rough night but still manage to rock up for work looking sensational 🤍
Husband was very much like “I don’t understand why you need to go back so urgently, but whatever. So long as you come back de-stressed, ok?!?”
The book is hilarious, I haven’t laughed so much in years, and fair to say that he (and work tbf) will be THRILLED at my new zen ness 🇬🇷
The book is hilarious, I haven’t laughed so much in years, and fair to say that he (and work tbf) will be THRILLED at my new zen ness 🇬🇷
May 12, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Husband was very much like “I don’t understand why you need to go back so urgently, but whatever. So long as you come back de-stressed, ok?!?”
The book is hilarious, I haven’t laughed so much in years, and fair to say that he (and work tbf) will be THRILLED at my new zen ness 🇬🇷
The book is hilarious, I haven’t laughed so much in years, and fair to say that he (and work tbf) will be THRILLED at my new zen ness 🇬🇷
Reposted by Dr Emily Stacey
The pre turning 34 look ✨
March 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The pre turning 34 look ✨
It’s really, really, tough being a female academic. I never quite managed it myself. But Lise Butler is a wonder and someone I will always admire. If my future publications are anywhere near her calibre then that would be more than something. I know who I want to be when I grow up! 🫶
March 15, 2025 at 10:15 AM
It’s really, really, tough being a female academic. I never quite managed it myself. But Lise Butler is a wonder and someone I will always admire. If my future publications are anywhere near her calibre then that would be more than something. I know who I want to be when I grow up! 🫶
Celebrating 10 years of the Mile End Institute at QMUL as one of their Honorary Fellows. I had the best time reuniting with old faces; being back on the academic circuit is always a lot of fun. And when it comes to serious political engagement, the MEI really do it well. Here’s to the next 10! 🎉
March 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Celebrating 10 years of the Mile End Institute at QMUL as one of their Honorary Fellows. I had the best time reuniting with old faces; being back on the academic circuit is always a lot of fun. And when it comes to serious political engagement, the MEI really do it well. Here’s to the next 10! 🎉
I don’t think it will ever leave me, but I do think speaking up about this is majorly important. Thanks to Adam Ball who was a fabulous presenter to interview me on all things Anorexia. I wish I’d got help way back when. You can hear me from 2:12:45.
Adam Ball - Eating Disorder Awareness - BBC Sounds
As part of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, meet Emily Stacey who battled anorexia.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I don’t think it will ever leave me, but I do think speaking up about this is majorly important. Thanks to Adam Ball who was a fabulous presenter to interview me on all things Anorexia. I wish I’d got help way back when. You can hear me from 2:12:45.
Recently, a colleague mentioned that my thinness had been raised as a concern by a Director who doesn’t know my history. I took that as a major compliment. It’s been far from a linear ride, but it’s been particularly tricky lately to the point where I’ve lost a stone. The struggle is real #EDAW
February 24, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Recently, a colleague mentioned that my thinness had been raised as a concern by a Director who doesn’t know my history. I took that as a major compliment. It’s been far from a linear ride, but it’s been particularly tricky lately to the point where I’ve lost a stone. The struggle is real #EDAW
Husband was working tonight so he let me go out with his best friend instead. And, actually, we had a fabulous time! Happy Valentine’s all! 🤍
February 14, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Husband was working tonight so he let me go out with his best friend instead. And, actually, we had a fabulous time! Happy Valentine’s all! 🤍
This month marks 50 years since Thatcher became Leader of the Opposition, which is quite the date for a scholar like I! Loved kicking off the celebrations at the Carlton Club today with my colleague Nick Wood-Dow. I imagine this is going to be quite the month for me! 🥂
February 4, 2025 at 10:18 AM
This month marks 50 years since Thatcher became Leader of the Opposition, which is quite the date for a scholar like I! Loved kicking off the celebrations at the Carlton Club today with my colleague Nick Wood-Dow. I imagine this is going to be quite the month for me! 🥂
Reposted by Dr Emily Stacey
Now and then people complement me on what I’m wearing, but never before has a man apologised for doing so and asked “am I allowed to say that?”. Until yesterday.
So here’s to a new timeless favourite…
The Duchess of Edinburgh Look ✨
So here’s to a new timeless favourite…
The Duchess of Edinburgh Look ✨
January 23, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Now and then people complement me on what I’m wearing, but never before has a man apologised for doing so and asked “am I allowed to say that?”. Until yesterday.
So here’s to a new timeless favourite…
The Duchess of Edinburgh Look ✨
So here’s to a new timeless favourite…
The Duchess of Edinburgh Look ✨
“So does this mean I’m now Director of Crisis Management, then?”
“Well, erm. You will be ‘directing’ our Crisis Management division, yes. But we are going to hold your hand quite a bit at first, ok?”
Woohoo! Cheers to that! 🥂
“Well, erm. You will be ‘directing’ our Crisis Management division, yes. But we are going to hold your hand quite a bit at first, ok?”
Woohoo! Cheers to that! 🥂
January 15, 2025 at 7:51 AM
“So does this mean I’m now Director of Crisis Management, then?”
“Well, erm. You will be ‘directing’ our Crisis Management division, yes. But we are going to hold your hand quite a bit at first, ok?”
Woohoo! Cheers to that! 🥂
“Well, erm. You will be ‘directing’ our Crisis Management division, yes. But we are going to hold your hand quite a bit at first, ok?”
Woohoo! Cheers to that! 🥂
This wasn’t how I’d planned to kick start 2025. But thanks to all #NHS staff who’ve looked after me this week. From 111, to A&E, to UTC, I can’t thank you enough for being there. I was seen almost instantly times. Rough ride, but finally home, resting & recovering 🫶
January 11, 2025 at 8:27 AM
This wasn’t how I’d planned to kick start 2025. But thanks to all #NHS staff who’ve looked after me this week. From 111, to A&E, to UTC, I can’t thank you enough for being there. I was seen almost instantly times. Rough ride, but finally home, resting & recovering 🫶
He’s not on here, but shout out to Prof. Jim Tomlinson and his new book, out today. I’m a huge fan of his work (he’s also the only academic who managed to save Chapter 4 of my PhD), so I really can’t rate him highly enough!
January 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM
He’s not on here, but shout out to Prof. Jim Tomlinson and his new book, out today. I’m a huge fan of his work (he’s also the only academic who managed to save Chapter 4 of my PhD), so I really can’t rate him highly enough!
Reposted by Dr Emily Stacey
When the BBC asked “could we have a picture of you holding the letter?” it took 2 hours and 256 takes to achieve it.
If anyone didn’t know that I was an expert on Thatcherism & the US, they sure as hell do now!
Thanks to everyone who has engaged with this, it means the world ✨
If anyone didn’t know that I was an expert on Thatcherism & the US, they sure as hell do now!
Thanks to everyone who has engaged with this, it means the world ✨
January 2, 2025 at 1:09 PM
When the BBC asked “could we have a picture of you holding the letter?” it took 2 hours and 256 takes to achieve it.
If anyone didn’t know that I was an expert on Thatcherism & the US, they sure as hell do now!
Thanks to everyone who has engaged with this, it means the world ✨
If anyone didn’t know that I was an expert on Thatcherism & the US, they sure as hell do now!
Thanks to everyone who has engaged with this, it means the world ✨
Madness! Thanks to everyone who has read/listened 🥹
January 2, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Madness! Thanks to everyone who has read/listened 🥹
There was this, too. But since the last one went viral, this one’s staying private.
January 1, 2025 at 3:44 PM
There was this, too. But since the last one went viral, this one’s staying private.