The Daily Telegraph this morning. One of those ‘newly revealed documents’ (the one beginning ‘Just as the British…’) was actually published in the series Documents on Irish Foreign Policy in 2004. The editors must sometimes wonder why they bother.

Hi, #history friends and colleagues! An honour to be one of the speakers at the upcoming 'Narratives of Power' public event, Thurs 15 Jan at @ihr.bsky.social. Free tickets (below), see you there! cc @historyandpolicy.bsky.social

See registration details below for a special event on 15 January organised by ‘Historians Without Borders’ and hosted by @ihr.bsky.social. historianswithoutborders.fi/en/tapahtuma...

See registration details below for a special event on 15 January organised by ‘Historians Without Borders’ and hosted by @ihr.bsky.social. historianswithoutborders.fi/en/tapahtuma...

The tragic shootings at Bondi Beach and Brown University have put questions of gun control back in the spotlight. As @Cathfletcher.bsky.social notes, the long history of these debates suggests that cultural attitudes to firearms are deeply embedded. historyandpolicy.org/opinion-arti...

The tragic shootings at Bondi Beach and Brown University have put questions of gun control back in the spotlight. As @Cathfletcher.bsky.social notes, the long history of these debates suggests that cultural attitudes to firearms are deeply embedded. historyandpolicy.org/opinion-arti...

The tragic shootings at Bondi Beach and Brown University have put questions of gun control back in the spotlight. As @Cathfletcher.bsky.social notes, the long history of these debates suggests that cultural attitudes to firearms are deeply embedded. historyandpolicy.org/opinion-arti...

Following the tragic shootings at Bondi Beach and Brown University this weekend, I wrote about the long history of debates on gun control for @historyandpolicy.bsky.social

Interested in connections between #history & #CreativeWriting / #poetry? @ihr.bsky.social is seeking a Creative Practitioner in Residence for 2026. £1000 monthly stipend, opportunities for collaboration & developing projects. Happy to have a chat! Please share: www.history.ac.uk/fellowships-...

In the wake of Wes Streeting’s announcement of a review of mental health ‘over-diagnosis’ we have published this new policy paper by Prof Lucy Delap arguing that the government’s priority should be to address the historic stigma against sick & disabled people. historyandpolicy.org/policy-paper...

In the wake of Wes Streeting’s announcement of a review of mental health ‘over-diagnosis’ we have published this new policy paper by Prof Lucy Delap arguing that the government’s priority should be to address the historic stigma against sick & disabled people. historyandpolicy.org/policy-paper...

In the wake of Wes Streeting’s announcement of a review of mental health ‘over-diagnosis’ we have published this new policy paper by Prof Lucy Delap arguing that the government’s priority should be to address the historic stigma against sick & disabled people. historyandpolicy.org/policy-paper...

📚✍ Please do read what I wrote on OVfM and its predecessors for the excellent @historyandpolicy.bsky.social: historyandpolicy.org/policy-paper...

The Sir Michael Howard Centre for the History of War Annual Lecture 2025 @warstudieskcl.bsky.social this evening was delivered by Dr Halik Kochanski, author of Resistance: The Underground War in Europe, 1939–1945.

Just completed an excellent two-day conference comparing British and Dutch approaches to applied history in government in partnership with a team from Radboud University and with the University of Essex, the first day at @ihr.bsky.social & the second here on Essex’s Colchester campus.

The organisers of a recent witness seminar @ihr.bsky.social on Conservatism and Unionism reflect in this new opinion article on the tensions that emerged in the final third of the twentieth century and their implications for the present. historyandpolicy.org/opinion-arti...

The organisers of a recent witness seminar @ihr.bsky.social on Conservatism and Unionism reflect in this new opinion article on the tensions that emerged in the final third of the twentieth century and their implications for the present. historyandpolicy.org/opinion-arti...

🎧 Listen to @historyandpolicy.bsky.social's Izzy Conn on Matt Forde's Political Party podcast talking about Leading Labour. Leading Labour is a unique audio documentary series exploring the leadership and legacies of every former post-war Labour Party Leader, from Clement Attlee to Jeremy Corbyn.

The organisers of a recent witness seminar @ihr.bsky.social on Conservatism and Unionism reflect in this new opinion article on the tensions that emerged in the final third of the twentieth century and their implications for the present. historyandpolicy.org/opinion-arti...

As we approach the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay and Sex Discrimination Acts coming into force, a new policy paper by Louise A Jackson considers the impact of the legislation and suggests more needs to be done to entrench equality in the workplace. historyandpolicy.org/policy-paper...

As we approach the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay and Sex Discrimination Acts coming into force, a new policy paper by Louise A Jackson considers the impact of the legislation and suggests more needs to be done to entrench equality in the workplace. historyandpolicy.org/policy-paper...

Last chance to register for a special online seminar at 5.00pm this evening @ihr.bsky.social when an expert panel will discuss the life and legacy of Professor Hugh Clegg (1920-95) a key figure in the study of post-war British Industrial Relations. www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

Still time to register for a special online seminar at 5.00pm this Thursday 20 November @ihr.bsky.social when an expert panel will discuss the life and legacy of Professor Hugh Clegg (1920-95) a key figure in the study of post-war British Industrial Relations. www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

Still time to register for a special online seminar at 5.00pm this Thursday 20 November @ihr.bsky.social when an expert panel will discuss the life and legacy of Professor Hugh Clegg (1920-95) a key figure in the study of post-war British Industrial Relations. www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

Join us next week for this helpful session on developing & writing funding proposals. Dr Andrew Fairweather-Tall, Director of Research & Innovation @uolondon.bsky.social Prof Philip Murphy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social @ihr.bsky.social @nlwillson.bsky.social IBAR www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

In a new policy paper for us, Robert B Williams argues that tax policies in the US have contributed to widening racial disparities in wealth over the last 60 years, and calls for a fresh approach. historyandpolicy.org/policy-paper...

In a new policy paper for us, Robert B Williams argues that tax policies in the US have contributed to widening racial disparities in wealth over the last 60 years, and calls for a fresh approach. historyandpolicy.org/policy-paper...

Join us online at 5.00pm on Thursday 20 November @ihr.bsky.social when an expert panel will discuss the life and legacy of Professor Hugh Clegg (1920-95) a key figure in the study of post-war British Industrial Relations. Register below. www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

Join us online at 5.00pm on Thursday 20 November @ihr.bsky.social when an expert panel will discuss the life and legacy of Professor Hugh Clegg (1920-95) a key figure in the study of post-war British Industrial Relations. Register below. www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

Join us online at 5.00pm on Thursday 20 November @ihr.bsky.social when an expert panel will discuss the life and legacy of Professor Hugh Clegg (1920-95) a key figure in the study of post-war British Industrial Relations. Register below. www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

Last Thursday we hosted an excellent conference @ihr.bsky.social on the history of Industrial Tribunals organised by our Trades Union & Employment Forum. My colleague, Roger Jeary, has produced this report on the issues discussed. historyandpolicy.org/as-the-labou...

In the @ihr.bsky.social Historical Research annual lecture this evening, my colleague @cathamclarke.bsky.social asks ‘can popular History be radical?’ (Short answer - Yes!)

Last Thursday we hosted an excellent conference @ihr.bsky.social on the history of Industrial Tribunals organised by our Trades Union & Employment Forum. My colleague, Roger Jeary, has produced this report on the issues discussed. historyandpolicy.org/as-the-labou...

History Day 2025 @ihr.bsky.social is now in full swing.

The concluding round table panel of what has been a really fascinating conference @ihr.bsky.social today on the history of Employment Tribunals organised by our Trades Union & Employment Forum.

Opening session of our Trades Union & Employment Forum conference on Industrial/Employment Tribunals with excellent presentations by Prof Susan Corby and Adrian Williamson QC, ably chaired by Sarah Veale.

The director of H&P, Philip Murphy @ihr.bsky.social, has just published this article in @uk.theconversation.com about the risky business of bringing espionage cases to trial. theconversation.com/from-the-col...

The director of H&P, Philip Murphy @ihr.bsky.social, has just published this article in @uk.theconversation.com about the risky business of bringing espionage cases to trial. theconversation.com/from-the-col...

Espionage trials risk revealing the sometimes highly confidential methods by which evidence had been gathered against the accused.

The director of H&P, Philip Murphy @ihr.bsky.social has just published an article in @uk.theconversation.com about the risky business of bringing espionage cases to trial. theconversation.com/from-the-col...

The director of H&P, Philip Murphy @ihr.bsky.social has just published an article in @uk.theconversation.com about the risky business of bringing espionage cases to trial. theconversation.com/from-the-col...

'View from Senate House Library' (2014) by Melissa Scott-Miller chrisbeetles.com/artwork/44604/view-from-senate-house-library

Join us online at 5.00pm on Thursday 20 November when an expert panel will discuss the life and legacy of Professor Hugh Clegg (1920-95) a key figure in the study of post-war British Industrial Relations. Register below. www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

Join us online at 5.00pm on Thursday 20 November when an expert panel will discuss the life and legacy of Professor Hugh Clegg (1920-95) a key figure in the study of post-war British Industrial Relations. Register below. www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

Book now for a special day conference @ihr.bsky.social on Thursday 30 October organised by our Trades Union & Employment Forum to mark the 60th anniversary of the introduction of industrial tribunals in the UK. You can register for it below: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

Book now for a special day conference @ihr.bsky.social on Thursday 30 October organised by our Trades Union & Employment Forum to mark the 60th anniversary of the introduction of industrial tribunals in the UK. You can register for it below: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

Book now for a special day conference @ihr.bsky.social on Thursday 30 October organised by our Trades Union & Employment Forum to mark the 60th anniversary of the introduction of industrial tribunals in the UK. You can register for it below: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

Book now for a special day conference @ihr.bsky.social on Thursday 30 October organised by our Trades Union & Employment Forum to mark the 60th anniversary of the introduction of industrial tribunals in the UK. You can register for it below: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

We’re delighted that the first volume in our new series of short monographs on policy-relevant historical topics has been published @uolpress.bsky.social. Warmest congratulations to its author Dr Harry Bennett @plymuni.bsky.social. You can read it now on open access. uolpress.co.uk/book/the-192...

We’re delighted that the first volume in our new series of short monographs on policy-relevant historical topics has been published @uolpress.bsky.social. Warmest congratulations to its author Dr Harry Bennett @plymuni.bsky.social. You can read it now on open access. uolpress.co.uk/book/the-192...