Prof Thom Brooks
@thombrooks.bsky.social
Principal of Collingwood College, Durham | Professor of Law, Ethics & Government
Citizenship, justice & the ethics of public life • law, policy & reform
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Thomas "Thom" Brooks, is an American-British political philosopher and legal scholar. He is Professor of Law and Government in Durham Law School at Durham University with associate membership in the Department of Philosophy and School of Government and International Affairs. .. more
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Citizenship is how we turn diversity into solidarity: through shared institutions, civic participation and a clear sense that we all have a stake in the same society.
If we are serious about rebuilding trust in our politics, we must begin by taking citizenship seriously again.
If we are serious about rebuilding trust in our politics, we must begin by taking citizenship seriously again.
Many thanks and same to you
In 2026, I want to focus on the practical work of reform — what we can fix, how we fix it and how we rebuild trust in our politics and institutions. #NewYearResolution
Happy New Year to friends and family 🥳 Hope you enjoy a wonderful 2026
One of the privileges of academic life is helping ideas travel — from research, into policy, into public conversation. That bridge matters more now than ever.
I support the govt's building an immigration system that is fair, firm and socially cohesive. As I argue in New Arrivals, this means faster decisions, effective enforcement — and putting citizenship back at the centre, with a new Life in the UK test and meaningful ceremonies.