@politicalquarterly.bsky.social what would it take for a woman to become President of the United States? Joni Lovenduski and I outline 4/5 unlikely scenarios doi.org/10.1111/1467...

@jonilo.bsky.social @politicalquarterly.bsky.social what would it take for a women to become President of the United States? A series of unlikely events. doi.org/10.1111/1467...

Pleased to have this piece out in @politicalquarterly.bsky.social. @nathancritch.bsky.social & I place Labour's ambitions for AI in the context of nearly a decade of AI policies to critically engage with the increasingly 'techno-solutionist' hype around AI. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

With the Labour’s Renters’ Rights Act receiving Royal Assent last month, how else can we improve standards in the private rented sector? By @alicerearley.bsky.social @kengibb.bsky.social and Alex Marsh. politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/how-can...

Nigeria’s fragile security is a shared global challenge, and one that the international community can no longer afford to ignore. By @kachimaglobal.bsky.social, a politics and international relations scholar.

Nigeria’s insecurity is often overlooked in the international arena. But here’s why we should worry about its multiple crises. By @kachimaglobal.bsky.social politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/nigeria...

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The concentration of donations to different political parties. From an article on reforming the UK’s rules on political spending and donations by De La Torre, Fahey and McMenamin.

A case was brought against UK arms exports to Israel by Palestinian human rights organisation Al Haq & the Global Legal Action Network, but High Court judges refused their case. @annastavrianakis.bsky.social explains why the government was taken to court. politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/why-the...

Did Ramsay MacDonald betray the Labour Party in forming a national government? An overview of David Marquand’s pioneering biography of the first Labour PM, by Jean Seaton, Professor of Media History at the University of Westminster. Digested read: politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/david-m...

*Final days with no paywall* Our new collection on David Marquand – one of the great political thinkers – explores his legacy, including his exploration of the tension between liberalism and socialism. Includes pieces by Will Hutton and Anthony Barnett.

The value of reported donations to political parties over £7500 (excluding public funding) have not been increasing in value, save a recent spike in the run-up to the 2024 general election. From an article by De La Torre, Fahey and McMenamin.

Want to truly understand Russia's identity? Geoffrey Roberts reviews a stunning new book 'Russia's World Order: How Civilizationism Explains the Conflict with the West', by Paul Robinson, which explores Russia as a self-contained civilisational world.

Nigeria’s insecurity is often overlooked in the international arena. But here’s why we should worry about its multiple crises. By @kachimaglobal.bsky.social politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/nigeria...

Entry is now open for the 2026 Orwell Prizes in six categories, with new judging panels revealed. Thanks to prize sponsors @prospectmagazine.co.uk, @homelessnessimpact.bsky.social & founding sponsor @politicalquarterly.bsky.social. Find out more: substack.com/home/post/p-...

When peace and security mean arming genocide. @annastavrianakis.bsky.social, a Senior Lecturer in International Relations, explains why the UK government was taken to court over arms sales to Israel, and makes the case for a two-way arms embargo on Israel.

*Free to read, for a limited time only* Our new collection on David Marquand – one of Britain’s greatest political thinkers – explores his legacy, including his exploration of the tension between liberalism and socialism. No paywall.

Nigeria’s insecurity is often overlooked in the international arena. But it destabilises West Africa, fuels migration toward Europe, and threatens global energy markets. By @kachimaglobal.bsky.social. politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/nigeria...

Money is short and unlikely to start flowing soon. Academic professionals are exhausted and demoralised. The public is not that interested. @gsoh31.bsky.social, Professor of Modern and Contemporary History at Oxford Brookes, explores the decline in HE.

Why is David Marquand’s biography of Ramsay MacDonald so important? By Jean Seaton, Professor of Media History at the University of Westminster. Digested read: politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/david-m...

The value of reported donations to political parties over £7500 (excludes public funding) have not been increasing in value, save a recent spike in the run-up to the 2024 general election. From an article by De La Torre, Fahey and McMenamin. politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/do-we-n...

With Elon Musk’s recent musings about donating as much as $100 million to Reform, we urgently need to reform the UK’s rules on political spending and donations, argue politics academics Logan De La Torre, Kevin Fahey and Iain McMenamin. Digested version: politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/do-we-n...

Did Ramsay MacDonald betray the Labour Party in forming a national government? An overview of David Marquand’s pioneering biography of the first Labour PM, by Jean Seaton, Professor of Media History at the University of Westminster. Digested read: politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/david-m...

*Free to read, for one month only* David Marquand – one of Britain’s greatest political thinkers and a father of the Liberal movement – died last year. Our new collection explores his legacy. Edited by Colin Crouch, Ben Jackson and Peter Sloman.

When peace and security mean arming genocide. @annastavrianakis.bsky.social, a Senior Lecturer in International Relations, explains why the UK government was taken to court over arms sales to Israel, and makes the case for a two-way arms embargo on Israel.

"Social media has become the thing we blame, rather than people or failing institutions. It’s worrying, because then we tend to feel that there is nothing that can be done, whereas change is always possible" Interview with @helenmargetts.bsky.social

Russia says prospects for Ukraine peace deal are fading as its war rages on. 20 years ago, Putin was a modernising ‘Westerniser’ who saw Russia as essentially European. Nowadays, he sees Russia as a self-contained civilisational world. What happened?

*Free to read, for one month only* David Marquand – one of Britain’s greatest political thinkers and a father of the Liberal movement – died last year. Our new collection explores his legacy. Edited by Colin Crouch, Ben Jackson and Peter Sloman. politicalquarterly.org.uk/collections/...

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A worthwhile read ahead from Ben Jackson. An apparent historical pattern is not necessarily an accurate prediction...

As the ceasefire deal to end war in Gaza dominates the news, annastavrianakis.bsky.social‬, a Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Sussex, takes a look at why the UK government was taken to court over arms sales to Israel. politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/why-the...l/

This is excellent. #thehistorybookontheshelf #isalwaysrepeatingitself #ornot #asthecasemaybe #waterloo #etc

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Nigel Farage is no Ramsay MacDonald, keen to secure establishment respectability for his movement and class, argues Ben Jackson. The Labour line has to be hardened in a way that makes the political and moral stakes much clearer to voters.

Higher education’s years ahead are likely to involve a bitter, alienating and chaotic decline. @gsoh31.bsky.social, Professor of Modern and Contemporary History at Oxford Brookes, asks: where now for Britain’s universities?

Want to truly understand Russia's identity? Geoffrey Roberts reviews a stunning new book 'Russia's World Order: How Civilizationism Explains the Conflict with the West', by Paul Robinson, which explores Russia as a self-contained civilisational world.

Russia says prospects for Ukraine peace deal are fading as its war rages on. 20 years ago, Putin was a modernising ‘Westerniser’ who saw Russia as essentially European. Nowadays, he sees Russia as a self-contained civilisational world. What happened? politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/review-...

There have likely been 10,000 or more university redundancies in the academic year 2024-25. @gsoh31.bsky.social, Professor of Modern and Contemporary History at Oxford Brookes, argues that the Higher Education system as we know it is coming to an end.

Anya Pearson interviews @helenmargetts.bsky.social, Professor of Society and the Internet at the Oxford Internet Institute, on the AI revolution and why she really doesn't like the phrase ‘algorithmic governance’

For Labour, a party system in which its principal rival is Reform would be a much worse political outcome for everything the party cares about than if the Conservatives retained their position, argues Ben Jackson, co-editor of the Political Quarterly. politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/nigel-f...

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🇩🇪 German Reunification Day! In 2020, I wrote about how Germany's east–west divide links to #AfD success. Today, the article remains relevant — but the AfD’s rise across Germany shows that this is not only an east-west story. ➡️ onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @politicalquarterly.bsky.social

"The risk of inequity is always there, wherever you've got AI" Anya Pearson asks @helenmargetts.bsky.social, Professor of Society and the Internet at the Oxford Internet Institute, about digital government and the opportunities and challenges of AI.

If the Tories agree to be the junior partners supporting a Reform government, they are sending an unmistakable signal that the Conservatives are finished as one of the two main parties of government, argues PQ co-ed Ben Jackson. politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/nigel-f...

Volunteer as a Reader for the Orwell Youth Prize! The @orwellprize.bsky.social is looking for experienced professionals across publishing, literature, academia, civil society (and more) to provide personalised feedback as part of their judging process. www.orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-y...

There have likely been 10,000 or more university redundancies in the academic year 2024-25. @gsoh31.bsky.social, Professor of Modern and Contemporary History at Oxford Brookes, argues that the Higher Education system as we know it is coming to an end.

It is hard not to suspect that arresting the rise of Reform could be beyond the powers of both current party leaders, writes Ben Jackson, our journal Co-Editor and Professor of Modern History at Oxford University. politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/nigel-f...

"There have likely been 10,000 or more university redundancies in the academic year 2024-25..."

UK higher education now faces a very bleak future, retreating in the face of little public sympathy and limited political interest. By Glen O'Hara, Professor of Modern and Contemporary History at Oxford Brookes University politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/where-n...

When it comes to questions of AI and public policy, Helen Margetts is one of the most knowledgeable people in the world. Anya Pearson asks her about digital governance and what Alan Turing would make of the AI revolution. politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/the-ris...