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British General Election Campaigns 1830–2019: The 50 General Election Campaigns That Shaped Our Modern Politics by Iain Dale is out today! From iconic victories to historic upsets, each chapter offers a nuanced perspective, from celebrated journalists, historians and

Saw a very moving performance of Nye at National Theatre today. Congratulations to Lee Mengo for stepping into the title role so powerfully.

Looking forward to discussing the impact of allegations against Mark Menzies MP with Nishma Hindocha on BBC Lancashire after the news.

It was great to be part of the discussion on ITV News Central Lobby yesterday. The West Midlands is the toughest test of all the parties' strengths in the coming local elections itv.com/watch/news/cen…

Looking forward to discussing the West Midlands Mayoral election on @BBC5Live after the news.

Looking forward to examining the career of Nadhim Zahawi with Vic Minett on BBC Coventry & Warwickshire at 10.15. What does the growing retirement rate of MPs tell us?

Pleased to feature on the front page of faculti.net today with some observations about the origins of lawn tennis which might surprise some. faculti.net/the-local-vers…

In '97, Labour's poll leads dropped between five and ten points in the first campaign fortnight. Now, despite new Conservative policies, local Labour difficulties and Starmer's uncertain TV debate, Labour's lead grows. Something other that leadership and policy is at work here.

Four weeks from now the counting will have started to determine who sits in our next Parliament and government. I am delighted to say I'll be helping to analyse the results as they come in for BBC Lancashire. Join us to hear the North West's verdict on the campaign.

Looking forward to talking to Jim Diamond on LBC this afternoon about the importance of registering to vote and about what makes us turn out or stay away on the day

Looking forward to talking to Adrian Chiles on BBC Radio 5 Live later about Wolverhampton's past and present.

Looking forward to a night finding out the election results, discussing the reasons and looking to our future on BBC Lancashire tonight with Graham Liver. Whatever happens tonight, history will be made!

Thanks to Birmingham Assay Office for arranging a fantastic and varied Heritage Day, and to those who joined me to look at the Office's role in Birmingham's history.

Delighted to have deposited the substantial archives of Edgbaston Priory with LibraryofBirmingham today for future public access to the records of lawn tennis in Birmingham since Victoria's reign. Thanks to everyone who helped make this possible.

Looking forward to taking part in Lancaster University RHC's study day on elections in Lancashire between 1783 and 1928. Surprise election results are nothing new!

Manuscript delivered tonight to Biteback Publishing. 240,000 words of political geekery. Out in May. Preorder signed copies here politicos.co.uk/products/by-el…

Delighted to have an updated version of my study of the Liberal Democrats' disastrous 2015 election campaign published in the Journal of Liberal History (LiberalHistoryToday). The party has moved on but the lessons remain vital.

The divisions in Reform UK are no surprise to observers of new, small parties with high-profile leadership figures. Respect, the SDP and Reform UK's predecessors ended because they lacked the culture and structure to manage these challenges.

Looking forward to assessing the impact of the Chancellor's Spring Statement on the North West on BBC Lancashire after 5.00 pm today.

Today's my last day at Birmingham University after 28 years' teaching, research, writing and broadcasting. Thanks to everyone who's helped. My work continues at Lancaster University's Regional Heritage Centre, where I can be contacted on [email protected].