‪The latest OBR forecasts suggest average families may end the current parliament financially worse off than they were at the start. @jrf-uk.bsky.social‬'s @alfie-stirling.bsky.social on the crisis in UK living standards, and how politicians should respond: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

A must-read this morning - JRF's @alfie-stirling.bsky.social on the crisis in UK living standards, and how politicians can (and must) respond

"The lough supplies 40% of Northern Ireland's drinking water, which is treated and said to be safe. Not everyone is convinced." In our @politicalquarterly.bsky.social piece, Elliott and I argued that this concern might be the best hope of spurring action. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

"Although the what of English devolution appears to be settled for now, the why remains much more volatile." @jacknewman.bsky.social and @jmchickson.bsky.social discuss the tensions and ambiguity at the heart of the devolution agenda.

"While policy debates have centred on supply and affordability, the reality is that, in both countries, as in the UK, the losers are often younger people" Marietta Haffner and Kath Hulse reflect on housing supply and tenure in Australia and the Netherlands

"The new Labour government has placed increasing housing delivery at the heart of its agenda... lacklustre economic performance and ever-increasing housing costs. The two elements are related." Nancy Holman & Alan Mace on Labour's housing goals.

"Britain feels more fractured than ever... Yet... our electoral system continues to funnel power into the hands of just two parties." Alex Cobb discusses why electoral reform is needed, looking to Switzerland's electoral system for inspiration

'Discussions with David Marquand were always enjoyable and stimulating... After his death, it has remained a delight to continue the dialogue through his writings.' @hilaryredpepper.bsky.social discusses the late David Marquand's political philosophy politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/beyond-...

@jemgilbert.bsky.social and Alex Williams on the explanatory power of 'values' "Matthew Goodwin's Values, Voice and Virtue received considerable attention... But the concept of ‘values’ on which Goodwin bases his argument is never precisely explicated."

@jacknewman.bsky.social and @jmchickson.bsky.social discuss the tensions and ambiguity at the heart of the devolution agenda "Although the what of English devolution appears to be settled for now, the why remains much more volatile."

@manesweisskircher.bsky.social on Austria's far right in long-term perspective The far right's "strength might have been exceptional in an international context, but... the case of Austria has become a ‘normal’ one in European politics and beyond."

"The new Labour government has placed increasing housing delivery at the heart of its agenda", but "will things be any different under this government?" Nancy Holman and Alan Mace discuss the Labour government's housing goals.

"Matthew Goodwin's Values, Voice and Virtue received considerable attention... But the concept of ‘values’ on which Goodwin bases his argument is never precisely explicated." @jemgilbert.bsky.social and Alex Williams on the explanatory power of 'values'

"Although the what of English devolution appears to be settled for now, the why remains much more volatile." @jacknewman.bsky.social and @jmchickson.bsky.social discuss the tensions and ambiguity at the heart of the devolution agenda

Since the lough is back in the (national) news, here's the blog version of my co-authored @politicalquarterly.bsky.social article from earlier in the year. #LoughNeagh

In Austria, the far right's "strength might have been exceptional in an international context, but... the case of Austria has become a ‘normal’ one in European politics and beyond." @manesweisskircher.bsky.social on Austria's far right in long-term perspective

Responding to Abbott's suspension, @brendanmcgeever.bsky.social @bengidley.bsky.social & David Feldman argue: "We need a 360 degree politics of solidarity, one that acknowledges the specificities of different racism but also what they have in common"

Confirms "that all-too-many of those who served in the [Conservative government] really were every bit as awful as they seemed from the outside looking in" @timbale.bsky.social reviews 'Ungovernable. The Political Diaries of a Chief Whip', by Simon Hart.

Will housing reform be any different under #Labour? Nancy Holman and David Marsh use the Orchestrator-Intermediary perspective to evaluate the government's approach to #housing, focusing on green belt land. politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/labours... #ukpol

Responding to Abbott's suspension, @brendanmcgeever.bsky.social @bengidley.bsky.social & David Feldman argue: "We need a 360 degree politics of solidarity, one that acknowledges the specificities of different racism but also what they have in common" politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/diane-a...

Diane Abbott was suspended from the Labour Party after a BBC interview in which she appeared to place anti-black racism above antisemitism in a hierarchy of racisms. This highlights the complexity of different types of racism, our authors argue.

Confirms "that all-too-many of those who served in the [Conservative government] really were every bit as awful as they seemed from the outside looking in" @timbale.bsky.social reviews 'Ungovernable. The Political Diaries of a Chief Whip', by Simon Hart.

"Having decided to delegate planning decisions to local authorities as agents, how does central government, as a principal, ensure that its agents do what it wants?" Nancy Holman & David Marsh on Labour's housing delivery goals. politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/labours... #ukpol

"Rather than simply being a ‘dignified’... figurehead there to represent the nation and lead ceremonial events, the King is also involving himself in the ‘efficient’ discussions which have traditionally been left for the politicians"- Francesca Jackson

"Clark's analysis supports a more general conclusion: European governments cannot afford to take a ‘holiday from reality’." Richard Mullender reviews 'EUtopia. How Europe is Failing and Britain Could Do Better' by Ross Clark

The memoirs of a whip in love with his leaders. @timbale.bsky.social reviews 'Ungovernable. The Political Diaries of a Chief Whip', by Simon Hart. politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/review-... #UKpol #Conservatives #memoir #books

Diane Abbott was suspended from the Labour Party after a BBC interview in which she appeared to place anti-black racism above antisemitism in a hierarchy of racisms. This highlights the complexity of different types of racism, our authors argue. politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/diane-a...

Will housing reform be any different under #Labour? Nancy Holman and David Marsh use the Orchestrator-Intermediary perspective to evaluate the government's approach to #housing, focusing on green belt land. politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/labours... #ukpol

"In Hertsmere, an average of 185 units were delivered per year against a target of 760 units. The indicative target is 1,034 units" Nancy Holman & David Marsh assess how Labour's housing delivery vision may come up against the planning system. politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/labours... #ukpol

"Clark identifies the EU and the UK as ‘locked’ in a ‘cycle of decline’" Richard Mullender reviews 'EUtopia. How Europe is Failing and Britain Could Do Better' by Ross Clark

Our article, The Policy and Politics of Improving Standards in the English Private Rented Sector, has just been published in the the Political Quarterly! Click here to view: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... with @kengibb.bsky.social and Alex Marsh @politicalquarterly.bsky.social

"Multicultural nationalism can create a framework within which shared class experiences are more likely to be recognised and find expression. It offers a politics of cross-boundary engagement" Sam Taylor Hill, @jydenham.bsky.social & Tariq Modood politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/multicu... #Ukpol

"The perception of Charles' political neutrality has been compromised... Reform UK MP Richard Tice... has criticised the King for ending up in a “pickle” by referencing the highly politicised issue of irregular migration." By Francesca Jackson Read now:

"To find a new flag in Northern Ireland, a process involving public, civil society and artistic input and cross-community political support is eminently possible" - David Mitchell politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/the-fla... #ukpol

"Clark identifies the EU and the UK as ‘locked’ in a ‘cycle of decline’" Richard Mullender reviews 'EUtopia. How Europe is Failing and Britain Could Do Better' by Ross Clark politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/review-...

Will housing reform be any different under #Labour? Nancy Holman and Alan Mace use the Orchestrator-Intermediary perspective to evaluate the government's approach to #housing, focusing on green belt land. politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/labours... #ukpol

Essential @politicalquarterly.bsky.social collection in honour of the great David Marquand one of the finest British political thinkers of the late 20th century.

Open Access for a brief month! Read it, download it, share it off-line, evade the charges that imprison an assessment of the history of the currents of the left, without which we will be sunk beneath the waves of the Right.

David Marquand’s Intellectual & Political Legacy SI edited by @pjsloman.bsky.social Colin Crouch & Ben Jackson with @emilyrobinson.bsky.social Will Hutton @npjgarland.bsky.social @anthonybarnett.bsky.social Hilary Wainwright Andrew Gamble Jean Seaton & + politicalquarterly.org.uk/collections/...

Whiteness is not a defining aspect of the white working-classes' character. "Instead, class is usually foregrounded in their understanding of who they are." Sam Taylor Hill, @jydenham.bsky.social & Tariq Modood

David Marquand’s Intellectual & Political Legacy SI edited by @pjsloman.bsky.social Colin Crouch & Ben Jackson with @emilyrobinson.bsky.social Will Hutton @npjgarland.bsky.social @anthonybarnett.bsky.social Hilary Wainwright Andrew Gamble Jean Seaton & + politicalquarterly.org.uk/collections/...

Labour "should follow the IMF’s recommendation (!) and talk about the numbers just once a year—and in the meantime get on with the substance of making better policies" writes Deborah Mabbett. politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/welfare... #Ukpo #Politics #Welfare #LabourParty

"To find a new flag in Northern Ireland, a process involving public, civil society and artistic input and cross-community political support is eminently possible" - David Mitchell politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/the-fla... #ukpol

During Macron's state visit, King Charles delivered a controversial speech in which he explicitly referenced illegal migration. By Francesca Jackson Read now: politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/in-talk... #UKpol #Constitution #RoyalFamily

The memoirs of a whip in love with his leaders. @timbale.bsky.social reviews 'Ungovernable. The Political Diaries of a Chief Whip', by Simon Hart. politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/review-... #UKpol #Conservatives #memoir

During Macron's state visit, King Charles delivered a controversial speech in which he explicitly referenced illegal migration. By Francesca Jackson Read now: politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/in-talk... #UKpol #Constitution #RoyalFamily

"South Korea must... formally [acknowledge] that this incident posed a direct threat to its constitutional democracy. It must prosecute those responsible and install independent oversight mechanisms to prevent it from happening again." - JongWon Lee

Listen to 'Uncovering Politics' for expert insights into both the immediate drivers of the 2024 result and the longer-term transformations reshaping UK politics. With @martamiori.bsky.social @psurridge.bsky.social @profjanegreen.bsky.social @alanrenwick.bsky.social

Localism, Levelling up, and Taking Back Control: tensions in the ambiguous justification of English devolution @jmchickson.bsky.social @jacknewman.bsky.social #Englishdevolution #politicaldecentralisation #takingbackcontrol #levellingup #localism onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

‪"The risk here is that if devolution is primarily treated as a growth tool, it can be readily discarded if there is not—for whatever reason—an increase in economic growth" - interesting @politicalquarterly.bsky.social article on the (varying) normative underpinnings of English #devolution