This investigation from the @sheffieldtribune.bsky.social is absolutely staggering. It is very common in Sheffield (I live in this bit) to have a leasehold, often with hundreds of years left on and pennies in ground rent. This is extortion pure and simple. www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...

Absolutely !!!insane!!! to me that the UK government, lobby and newspapers litigate at length every minor infraction by the BBC, rival newspapers, or what some random columnist has posted. But all of them just carry on not even commenting about this media owner. He’s not hiding, he’s telling you!

I find it mind boggling that our entire political class seems to be ignoring this. Musk is the owner of a major media platform that - as we’ve seen - can shape media and political discourse. And the official response seems to be head in the sand.

📣 International Parliamentary Engagement Network is launching a world map of parliamentary public engagement! 🗓️ 25 September 2025, 4-6pm in Westminster, London. 💫 Email [email protected] by 17th September for details and to sign up!

Alex taught me when I was an undergrad interested in Parliament but didn’t know where to go with it. What a privilege to have been guided by Alex who cares so passionately about her students 🫶 Richly deserved, congratulations!

@laurenrmartin.bsky.social is kicking off our final panel of the day with a presentation on her research into e-petitions and the connections between citizens and the UK Parliament Lauren’s work on e-petitions was also recently published in Parliamentary Affairs: academic.oup.com/pa/advance-a...

Coincidentally, @laurenrmartin.bsky.social, @sebaszieg.bsky.social and I are currently researching the questioning and answering practices in Liaison Committee sessions - hoping to have early results this summer!

We, @iparl.bsky.social & @psagermanpol.bsky.social are organising an 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 with experts to discuss the Bundestag after the latest election Look at the line-up of speakers and topics 👇 You can sign up here: forms.office.com/e/8EN9X1qmyL

'E-petitioning Parliament: Understanding the connections between citizens and the UK Parliament', by @laurenrmartin.bsky.social. "Highlight[s] the spillover effects that arise from using an e-petition system that has formal ties to parliament". academic.oup.com/pa/advance-a...

I'm very pleased to see that on Friday my first journal article was published in Parliamentary Affairs 😁 It's all about e-petitions and how they facilitate connections between citizens and parliament. A huge thanks is needed for @psa-parliaments.bsky.social who helped me to get here!

I’m sat finishing some work before the Christmas chaos begins and my childhood cat has come to keep me company. Little does she know in one sleep’s time she’s got a lot of dreamies coming her way Merry Christmas 🎅🎄

As ever a worthwhile episode! Especially enjoyed the discussion around the Liaison Committee - which, as it happens, I’m currently studying with others to examine how well it is holding the PM to account!

Almost back in Sheffield after a fun filled few days in Westminster. First accompanying our 3rd year Parliamentary studies students for their annual trip, and second for 2 days of great panels at @studyofparl.bsky.social conference! Glad to see @ameakin.bsky.social also enjoyed the pelicans🤩

What's the point of petitions - listen to me and Richard Huzzey talking to @ruthfox.bsky.social and @darcyxtip.bsky.social on their podcast about the history of petitioning parliament, in what ways today's e-petitions work and what could be better: www.hansardsociety.org.uk/news/parliam...

It’s been a great 2 days with @psa-parliaments.bsky.social in Cardiff I presented an article work-in-progress yesterday (thanks to my discussants!) and I also chaired a panel on ‘Parliamentary Reform and Procedures’ today 📑🎤 Thanks to the team for organising and thanks to those who attended! 🤓

It’s time for #parl24 Panel 2: 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 chaired by @laurenrmartin.bsky.social with presentations by @louisevthompson.bsky.social @estrangeirada.bsky.social @ruxandrasrbn.bsky.social Meg Russell Tom Fleming @hannahkelly.bsky.social @conunitucl.bsky.social

Thanks all for super helpful feedback 🤓 And to @psa-parliaments.bsky.social for facilitating!

Almost in Cardiff for PSA Parliaments’ ECR workshop and annual conference. Looking forward to two days of all things Parliament! Keep an eye on @psa-parliaments.bsky.social for updates throughout the conference P.s. I thought it was supposed to be warmer down South? 🥶

There have been worse days to live on the top of a hill! And worse ways to spend the morning before work ☃️

Looking forward to the @psa-parliaments.bsky.social conference in Cardiff next week. Interesting panels and always good catching up with fellow parliamentary nerds. Love visiting the Senedd. psaparliaments.org/annual-confe...

I feel very honoured to be included here alongside some academics who I have admired since my undergraduate days. Please do give everyone a follow 🤓

Are any (UK) parliamentary studies friends able to impart wisdom on how to cite Erskine May? 🙏 Google has not been particularly forthcoming

Do you fancy presenting your latest research on parliaments and catching up with colleagues over a drink in this setting? Then join us on 21-22 November at the Senedd in Cardiff! Step 1️⃣: Propose a paper by 16 September More details here: psaparliaments.org/annual-confe...