Centre on Constitutional Change
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Leading research centre for the study of constitutional change and territorial politics in the UK & beyond.
Researching the issues. Informing the debate.
More at https://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/
Researching the issues. Informing the debate.
More at https://www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/
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Recent blog post by me for @ccc-research.bsky.social looking at Welsh Labour’s prospects ahead of 2026.
Labour's majorities, which Gwyn Alf described as the 'Stonehenge of Welsh politics', are beginning to crack
www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/2025/cr...
Labour's majorities, which Gwyn Alf described as the 'Stonehenge of Welsh politics', are beginning to crack
www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/2025/cr...
Cracks in the Stonehenge of Welsh Politics: Caerphilly and Labour’s Future | Centre on Constitutional Change
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November 7, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Recent blog post by me for @ccc-research.bsky.social looking at Welsh Labour’s prospects ahead of 2026.
Labour's majorities, which Gwyn Alf described as the 'Stonehenge of Welsh politics', are beginning to crack
www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/2025/cr...
Labour's majorities, which Gwyn Alf described as the 'Stonehenge of Welsh politics', are beginning to crack
www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/2025/cr...
We are delighted to support the publication of a new blog series by @regfedst.bsky.social, identifying and analysing emerging issues in the study of federalism, regionalism, and multi-level governance.
The first blog in the series is live here: edin.ac/43V8AH0
The first blog in the series is live here: edin.ac/43V8AH0
💭 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴!
You can find the blog post by Philip Toney here 👉 www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/2025/ri...
You can find the blog post by Philip Toney here 👉 www.centreonconstitutionalchange.ac.uk/blog/2025/ri...
November 7, 2025 at 12:12 PM
We are delighted to support the publication of a new blog series by @regfedst.bsky.social, identifying and analysing emerging issues in the study of federalism, regionalism, and multi-level governance.
The first blog in the series is live here: edin.ac/43V8AH0
The first blog in the series is live here: edin.ac/43V8AH0
New publication!
Devolution has reshaped how Scotland is governed. Yet power and prosperity have become ever more concentrated in and around Edinburgh. Our new report makes the case for a distinctive Scottish approach for reform to rebalance central–local relations.
Read more: edin.ac/3JonpLb
Devolution has reshaped how Scotland is governed. Yet power and prosperity have become ever more concentrated in and around Edinburgh. Our new report makes the case for a distinctive Scottish approach for reform to rebalance central–local relations.
Read more: edin.ac/3JonpLb
November 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
New publication!
Devolution has reshaped how Scotland is governed. Yet power and prosperity have become ever more concentrated in and around Edinburgh. Our new report makes the case for a distinctive Scottish approach for reform to rebalance central–local relations.
Read more: edin.ac/3JonpLb
Devolution has reshaped how Scotland is governed. Yet power and prosperity have become ever more concentrated in and around Edinburgh. Our new report makes the case for a distinctive Scottish approach for reform to rebalance central–local relations.
Read more: edin.ac/3JonpLb
New blog
Cracks in the Stonehenge of Welsh Politics: Caerphilly and Labour’s Future
Read @nyedavies.bsky.social on why the result in Caerphilly should act as a wake-up call to Welsh Labour, despite many in the party having warned against reading too much into the defeat
Read more: edin.ac/4949g0m
Cracks in the Stonehenge of Welsh Politics: Caerphilly and Labour’s Future
Read @nyedavies.bsky.social on why the result in Caerphilly should act as a wake-up call to Welsh Labour, despite many in the party having warned against reading too much into the defeat
Read more: edin.ac/4949g0m
November 5, 2025 at 12:32 PM
New blog
Cracks in the Stonehenge of Welsh Politics: Caerphilly and Labour’s Future
Read @nyedavies.bsky.social on why the result in Caerphilly should act as a wake-up call to Welsh Labour, despite many in the party having warned against reading too much into the defeat
Read more: edin.ac/4949g0m
Cracks in the Stonehenge of Welsh Politics: Caerphilly and Labour’s Future
Read @nyedavies.bsky.social on why the result in Caerphilly should act as a wake-up call to Welsh Labour, despite many in the party having warned against reading too much into the defeat
Read more: edin.ac/4949g0m
It's not too late to register for our upcoming event with Angus Robertson on what we can and can't learn from German federalism.
More info here: edin.ac/46JYj2v
More info here: edin.ac/46JYj2v
November 4, 2025 at 9:24 AM
It's not too late to register for our upcoming event with Angus Robertson on what we can and can't learn from German federalism.
More info here: edin.ac/46JYj2v
More info here: edin.ac/46JYj2v
Event rescheduled
Still a Model? What We Can (and Can’t) Learn from German Federalism
The CCC & @britgerassoc.bsky.social welcome @angusrobertson.bsky.social to discuss whether German federalism still offers useful lessons for Scotland & the UK
11 Nov, 6-7:30pm
Edinburgh
Register: edin.ac/46JYj2v
Still a Model? What We Can (and Can’t) Learn from German Federalism
The CCC & @britgerassoc.bsky.social welcome @angusrobertson.bsky.social to discuss whether German federalism still offers useful lessons for Scotland & the UK
11 Nov, 6-7:30pm
Edinburgh
Register: edin.ac/46JYj2v
Still a Model? What We Can (and Can’t) Learn from German Federalism
This event explores whether German federalism still offers useful lessons for Scotland and the UK.
edin.ac
October 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Event rescheduled
Still a Model? What We Can (and Can’t) Learn from German Federalism
The CCC & @britgerassoc.bsky.social welcome @angusrobertson.bsky.social to discuss whether German federalism still offers useful lessons for Scotland & the UK
11 Nov, 6-7:30pm
Edinburgh
Register: edin.ac/46JYj2v
Still a Model? What We Can (and Can’t) Learn from German Federalism
The CCC & @britgerassoc.bsky.social welcome @angusrobertson.bsky.social to discuss whether German federalism still offers useful lessons for Scotland & the UK
11 Nov, 6-7:30pm
Edinburgh
Register: edin.ac/46JYj2v
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Today was our @safety-nets.bsky.social Scottish round table where we gave an overview of stage 1 of the project to lots of important research & policy folk in Scotland. Thanks to @ccc-research.bsky.social for supporting the event & also to Mark & Ciara for travelling & presenting.
October 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Today was our @safety-nets.bsky.social Scottish round table where we gave an overview of stage 1 of the project to lots of important research & policy folk in Scotland. Thanks to @ccc-research.bsky.social for supporting the event & also to Mark & Ciara for travelling & presenting.
New blog!
Making Sense of Turbulent Politics in Multi-Level Europe
@davidevampa.bsky.social shows how turbulence in European politics extends into Europe’s regions and devolved arenas, making volatility a multi-level, territorial, and consequential phenomenon
Read more: edin.ac/4n38rs4
Making Sense of Turbulent Politics in Multi-Level Europe
@davidevampa.bsky.social shows how turbulence in European politics extends into Europe’s regions and devolved arenas, making volatility a multi-level, territorial, and consequential phenomenon
Read more: edin.ac/4n38rs4
Making Sense of Turbulent Politics in Multi-Level Europe
European politics is no longer defined by stability but by turbulence. Established parties are losing ground, new challengers are rising, and elections are becoming less predictable. Turbulence is not...
edin.ac
October 7, 2025 at 10:25 AM
New blog!
Making Sense of Turbulent Politics in Multi-Level Europe
@davidevampa.bsky.social shows how turbulence in European politics extends into Europe’s regions and devolved arenas, making volatility a multi-level, territorial, and consequential phenomenon
Read more: edin.ac/4n38rs4
Making Sense of Turbulent Politics in Multi-Level Europe
@davidevampa.bsky.social shows how turbulence in European politics extends into Europe’s regions and devolved arenas, making volatility a multi-level, territorial, and consequential phenomenon
Read more: edin.ac/4n38rs4
New blog!
The Disunited States: Threats of Secession in Red and Blue America and Why They Won’t Work
Read @ryan-griffiths.bsky.social on what a project of American secession would look like, and why America is ill-suited for a peaceful 'national divorce'
Read more: edin.ac/46Tl0jy
The Disunited States: Threats of Secession in Red and Blue America and Why They Won’t Work
Read @ryan-griffiths.bsky.social on what a project of American secession would look like, and why America is ill-suited for a peaceful 'national divorce'
Read more: edin.ac/46Tl0jy
The Disunited States: Threats of Secession in Red and Blue America and Why They Won’t Work
There is a growing interest in secession, or what some refer to as a national divorce, between Red and Blue America. Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has called for it on multiple occasion...
edin.ac
October 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
New blog!
The Disunited States: Threats of Secession in Red and Blue America and Why They Won’t Work
Read @ryan-griffiths.bsky.social on what a project of American secession would look like, and why America is ill-suited for a peaceful 'national divorce'
Read more: edin.ac/46Tl0jy
The Disunited States: Threats of Secession in Red and Blue America and Why They Won’t Work
Read @ryan-griffiths.bsky.social on what a project of American secession would look like, and why America is ill-suited for a peaceful 'national divorce'
Read more: edin.ac/46Tl0jy
Event Cancelled 👇
We are sorry to announce the cancellation of our event, 'Still a Model? What We Can (and Can’t) Learn from German Federalism' tomorrow, due to unforeseen circumstances.
We do hope to reschedule for the near future.
We are sorry to announce the cancellation of our event, 'Still a Model? What We Can (and Can’t) Learn from German Federalism' tomorrow, due to unforeseen circumstances.
We do hope to reschedule for the near future.
Still a Model? What We Can (and Can’t) Learn from German Federalism.
Join us and @britgerassoc.bsky.social as we welcome @angusrobertson.bsky.social to discuss whether German federalism still offers useful lessons for Scotland & the UK.
30 Sep, 6pm - 7:30pm
Edinburgh
Register: edin.ac/45YoUs1
Join us and @britgerassoc.bsky.social as we welcome @angusrobertson.bsky.social to discuss whether German federalism still offers useful lessons for Scotland & the UK.
30 Sep, 6pm - 7:30pm
Edinburgh
Register: edin.ac/45YoUs1
Still a Model? What We Can (and Can’t) Learn from German Federalism
This event explores whether German federalism still offers useful lessons for Scotland and the UK.
edin.ac
September 29, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Event Cancelled 👇
We are sorry to announce the cancellation of our event, 'Still a Model? What We Can (and Can’t) Learn from German Federalism' tomorrow, due to unforeseen circumstances.
We do hope to reschedule for the near future.
We are sorry to announce the cancellation of our event, 'Still a Model? What We Can (and Can’t) Learn from German Federalism' tomorrow, due to unforeseen circumstances.
We do hope to reschedule for the near future.
New blog!
Read @javiermcanto.bsky.social on 'Making Decentralization Work: The Politics of Implementation' 👇
edin.ac/4mstXWG
Read @javiermcanto.bsky.social on 'Making Decentralization Work: The Politics of Implementation' 👇
edin.ac/4mstXWG
Making Decentralization Work: The Politics of Implementation
A substantial body of scholarship has sought to explain the origins of federalism and why some states opt for decentralization while others remain more centralized. However, despite the broad literatu...
edin.ac
September 22, 2025 at 1:25 PM
New blog!
Read @javiermcanto.bsky.social on 'Making Decentralization Work: The Politics of Implementation' 👇
edin.ac/4mstXWG
Read @javiermcanto.bsky.social on 'Making Decentralization Work: The Politics of Implementation' 👇
edin.ac/4mstXWG
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Still a Model? What We Can (and Can’t) Learn from German Federalism.
Join us and @britgerassoc.bsky.social as we welcome @angusrobertson.bsky.social to discuss whether German federalism still offers useful lessons for Scotland & the UK.
30 Sep, 6pm - 7:30pm
Edinburgh
Register: edin.ac/45YoUs1
Join us and @britgerassoc.bsky.social as we welcome @angusrobertson.bsky.social to discuss whether German federalism still offers useful lessons for Scotland & the UK.
30 Sep, 6pm - 7:30pm
Edinburgh
Register: edin.ac/45YoUs1
Still a Model? What We Can (and Can’t) Learn from German Federalism
This event explores whether German federalism still offers useful lessons for Scotland and the UK.
edin.ac
August 29, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Still a Model? What We Can (and Can’t) Learn from German Federalism.
Join us and @britgerassoc.bsky.social as we welcome @angusrobertson.bsky.social to discuss whether German federalism still offers useful lessons for Scotland & the UK.
30 Sep, 6pm - 7:30pm
Edinburgh
Register: edin.ac/45YoUs1
Join us and @britgerassoc.bsky.social as we welcome @angusrobertson.bsky.social to discuss whether German federalism still offers useful lessons for Scotland & the UK.
30 Sep, 6pm - 7:30pm
Edinburgh
Register: edin.ac/45YoUs1
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Looking forward to kicking off the new academic (& political) year with @ccc-research.bsky.social hosting @angusrobertson.bsky.social for a conversation on German federalism.
Can Germany still be seen as a model of stability & balance?
What lessons might it hold for us?
Register 👇
edin.ac/45YoUs1
Can Germany still be seen as a model of stability & balance?
What lessons might it hold for us?
Register 👇
edin.ac/45YoUs1
Still a Model? What We Can (and Can’t) Learn from German Federalism
This event explores whether German federalism still offers useful lessons for Scotland and the UK.
edin.ac
September 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Looking forward to kicking off the new academic (& political) year with @ccc-research.bsky.social hosting @angusrobertson.bsky.social for a conversation on German federalism.
Can Germany still be seen as a model of stability & balance?
What lessons might it hold for us?
Register 👇
edin.ac/45YoUs1
Can Germany still be seen as a model of stability & balance?
What lessons might it hold for us?
Register 👇
edin.ac/45YoUs1
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Great four days at the 2025 @ecpr.bsky.social General Conference – 12 panels, over 50 papers in the @ecprfederalism.bsky.social SG section. Inspiring to see research on federalism, regionalism & territorial politics thriving and evolving. Thanks to all who presented and joined the debates!
August 30, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Great four days at the 2025 @ecpr.bsky.social General Conference – 12 panels, over 50 papers in the @ecprfederalism.bsky.social SG section. Inspiring to see research on federalism, regionalism & territorial politics thriving and evolving. Thanks to all who presented and joined the debates!
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As #ecprgc25 comes to a close, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the presenters and attendees! 🙏✨ Your insights and engagement have truly enriched our discussions on federalism, regionalism, decentralization, and politics/policy in multilevel systems! 🌍📚
August 30, 2025 at 1:46 PM
As #ecprgc25 comes to a close, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the presenters and attendees! 🙏✨ Your insights and engagement have truly enriched our discussions on federalism, regionalism, decentralization, and politics/policy in multilevel systems! 🌍📚
Still a Model? What We Can (and Can’t) Learn from German Federalism.
Join us and @britgerassoc.bsky.social as we welcome @angusrobertson.bsky.social to discuss whether German federalism still offers useful lessons for Scotland & the UK.
30 Sep, 6pm - 7:30pm
Edinburgh
Register: edin.ac/45YoUs1
Join us and @britgerassoc.bsky.social as we welcome @angusrobertson.bsky.social to discuss whether German federalism still offers useful lessons for Scotland & the UK.
30 Sep, 6pm - 7:30pm
Edinburgh
Register: edin.ac/45YoUs1
Still a Model? What We Can (and Can’t) Learn from German Federalism
This event explores whether German federalism still offers useful lessons for Scotland and the UK.
edin.ac
August 29, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Still a Model? What We Can (and Can’t) Learn from German Federalism.
Join us and @britgerassoc.bsky.social as we welcome @angusrobertson.bsky.social to discuss whether German federalism still offers useful lessons for Scotland & the UK.
30 Sep, 6pm - 7:30pm
Edinburgh
Register: edin.ac/45YoUs1
Join us and @britgerassoc.bsky.social as we welcome @angusrobertson.bsky.social to discuss whether German federalism still offers useful lessons for Scotland & the UK.
30 Sep, 6pm - 7:30pm
Edinburgh
Register: edin.ac/45YoUs1
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Back from annual leave to great news: our project on the rise of Reform UK in Scotland - co-led with A. Convery (and in collaboration with F. McMillan) has been awarded RSE funding. Starting Oct 2025, it explores Reform's breakthrough in Scotland in comparative perspective
rse.org.uk/rse-awards-o...
rse.org.uk/rse-awards-o...
RSE awards over £724K to boost Scotland’s vibrant research sector
We are pleased to announce that 72 exceptional research projects were selected at the spring 2025 Research Awards open call.
rse.org.uk
July 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Back from annual leave to great news: our project on the rise of Reform UK in Scotland - co-led with A. Convery (and in collaboration with F. McMillan) has been awarded RSE funding. Starting Oct 2025, it explores Reform's breakthrough in Scotland in comparative perspective
rse.org.uk/rse-awards-o...
rse.org.uk/rse-awards-o...
New on the blog!
The Federal-Confederal Letters by David Melding & Glyndwr Cennydd Jones
These letters make the case for reform of the UK’s governing framework, through sharing views and experiences on models of devolution, federalism and confederalism
Read more: edin.ac/44wXmJJ
The Federal-Confederal Letters by David Melding & Glyndwr Cennydd Jones
These letters make the case for reform of the UK’s governing framework, through sharing views and experiences on models of devolution, federalism and confederalism
Read more: edin.ac/44wXmJJ
Release of The Federal-Confederal Letters
These letters by David Melding and Glyndwr Cennydd Jones span a period encompassing the recent UK General Election and the beginnings of the second US Trump presidency. Exploring issues of constitutio...
edin.ac
July 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
New on the blog!
The Federal-Confederal Letters by David Melding & Glyndwr Cennydd Jones
These letters make the case for reform of the UK’s governing framework, through sharing views and experiences on models of devolution, federalism and confederalism
Read more: edin.ac/44wXmJJ
The Federal-Confederal Letters by David Melding & Glyndwr Cennydd Jones
These letters make the case for reform of the UK’s governing framework, through sharing views and experiences on models of devolution, federalism and confederalism
Read more: edin.ac/44wXmJJ
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Great workshop yesterday at @ccc-research.bsky.social – we explored how strengths/limitations of English devolution might inform local/regional reform in Scotland. Thanks to all who joined, esp. @ariannagiovannini.bsky.social @paulanderson88.bsky.social & @sekip.bsky.social! @uoe-sps.bsky.social
June 27, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Great workshop yesterday at @ccc-research.bsky.social – we explored how strengths/limitations of English devolution might inform local/regional reform in Scotland. Thanks to all who joined, esp. @ariannagiovannini.bsky.social @paulanderson88.bsky.social & @sekip.bsky.social! @uoe-sps.bsky.social
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🆕 Check out our 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 🆕
The new editorial team at RFS discusses the vision for the journal and its future direction.
👉 doi.org/10.1080/1359...
@davidevampa.bsky.social @filippoboni.bsky.social @assefafy.bsky.social @merylkenny.bsky.social @marielylopezs.bsky.social & Mattia Zulianello
The new editorial team at RFS discusses the vision for the journal and its future direction.
👉 doi.org/10.1080/1359...
@davidevampa.bsky.social @filippoboni.bsky.social @assefafy.bsky.social @merylkenny.bsky.social @marielylopezs.bsky.social & Mattia Zulianello
Emerging issues and new frontiers in federalism, regionalism and territorial governance: the role of Regional & Federal Studies in shaping future research agendas
This essay marks the transition to a new editorial team at Regional & Federal Studies and offers a broad review of emerging themes and future directions in the study of federalism, regionalism, and...
doi.org
June 19, 2025 at 1:31 PM
🆕 Check out our 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 🆕
The new editorial team at RFS discusses the vision for the journal and its future direction.
👉 doi.org/10.1080/1359...
@davidevampa.bsky.social @filippoboni.bsky.social @assefafy.bsky.social @merylkenny.bsky.social @marielylopezs.bsky.social & Mattia Zulianello
The new editorial team at RFS discusses the vision for the journal and its future direction.
👉 doi.org/10.1080/1359...
@davidevampa.bsky.social @filippoboni.bsky.social @assefafy.bsky.social @merylkenny.bsky.social @marielylopezs.bsky.social & Mattia Zulianello
New on the blog!
@frasmcm.bsky.social and @davidevampa.bsky.social discuss the results of the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election - Labour’s unexpected but fragile win, the SNP’s continuing struggles and the surge of Reform UK.
Read it here: edin.ac/43NhxBh
@frasmcm.bsky.social and @davidevampa.bsky.social discuss the results of the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election - Labour’s unexpected but fragile win, the SNP’s continuing struggles and the surge of Reform UK.
Read it here: edin.ac/43NhxBh
June 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
New on the blog!
@frasmcm.bsky.social and @davidevampa.bsky.social discuss the results of the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election - Labour’s unexpected but fragile win, the SNP’s continuing struggles and the surge of Reform UK.
Read it here: edin.ac/43NhxBh
@frasmcm.bsky.social and @davidevampa.bsky.social discuss the results of the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election - Labour’s unexpected but fragile win, the SNP’s continuing struggles and the surge of Reform UK.
Read it here: edin.ac/43NhxBh
New blog!
What Italy Can Teach about Reform UK’s Rise in Scotland.
As Reform UK moves beyond its English heartlands and gains ground in Scotland @davidevampa.bsky.social draws lessons from Italy’s populist radical right to understand what this shift might mean: edin.ac/3FnWXQ4
What Italy Can Teach about Reform UK’s Rise in Scotland.
As Reform UK moves beyond its English heartlands and gains ground in Scotland @davidevampa.bsky.social draws lessons from Italy’s populist radical right to understand what this shift might mean: edin.ac/3FnWXQ4
What Italy Can Teach about Reform UK’s Rise in Scotland
As Reform UK moves beyond its English heartlands and gains ground in Scotland, Davide Vampa draws lessons from Italy’s populist radical right to understand what this shift might mean. He shows how suc...
edin.ac
May 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
New blog!
What Italy Can Teach about Reform UK’s Rise in Scotland.
As Reform UK moves beyond its English heartlands and gains ground in Scotland @davidevampa.bsky.social draws lessons from Italy’s populist radical right to understand what this shift might mean: edin.ac/3FnWXQ4
What Italy Can Teach about Reform UK’s Rise in Scotland.
As Reform UK moves beyond its English heartlands and gains ground in Scotland @davidevampa.bsky.social draws lessons from Italy’s populist radical right to understand what this shift might mean: edin.ac/3FnWXQ4
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Fantastic day 1 of @scotvoting.bsky.social @ccc-research.bsky.social Scottish politics conference.
May 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Fantastic day 1 of @scotvoting.bsky.social @ccc-research.bsky.social Scottish politics conference.
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Kicking off Scottish Politics Conference at @uoe-sps.bsky.social co-organised by @scotvoting.bsky.social & @ccc-research.bsky.social Two days, 25 papers analysing different aspects of politics and policy in the lead-up to the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election
May 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Kicking off Scottish Politics Conference at @uoe-sps.bsky.social co-organised by @scotvoting.bsky.social & @ccc-research.bsky.social Two days, 25 papers analysing different aspects of politics and policy in the lead-up to the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election
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Re-posted with different (perhaps more appropriate) title: my opinion piece in @timesscotland.bsky.social on the possible emergence of a new polarisation in Scotland between SNP and Reform, less based on constitutional issues, with opportunities/risks ahead...
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
A new era of polarisation is coming to Scotland
Labour and the Conservatives allowed Nigel Farage to become a serious challenger in England. A similar shift north of the border is a danger to John Swinney
www.thetimes.com
May 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Re-posted with different (perhaps more appropriate) title: my opinion piece in @timesscotland.bsky.social on the possible emergence of a new polarisation in Scotland between SNP and Reform, less based on constitutional issues, with opportunities/risks ahead...
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...