A spider just ran out from under my pillow as I was about to make my bed. How am I meant to sleep tonight?

Women in British politics: progress, pitfalls and prospects Join our director, Meg Russell, on 7 March at this in-person event to discuss the role of women in politics with panellists Antoinette Sandbach, Emily Harmer, Dr Sofia Collignon and Farah Hussain. Sign up 👉 ucl.ac.uk/political-scie….

Very much looking forward to talking Muslim women, intersectionality and party politics this evening! I think there are still tickets available here 👇🏽

More detail from Elizabeth Simon and Farah Hussain on Mile End Institute London polling. theconversation.com/sadiq-khan-on-… via The Conversation

🚨NEW OPINION POLLING!🚨 Much has been written about the difficulty of accurately polling ethnic minority voters in the UK. In our latest polling report, Farah Hussain explores what ethnic minority Londoners think about 🇬🇧 politics and life in London. 🔗qmul.ac.uk/mei/research-p…

Am I the only person whose first response to a general election being called is to go clothes shopping? What are people wearing on the doorstep these days?

Looking for expert analysis of #GeneralElection2024? Here's how to keep up with Mile End Institute Queen Mary University of London in the run up to 4 July 👇 💻 Follow our experts: x.com/i/lists/179540… 👥 Contact info & press: qmul.ac.uk/mei/news-and-o… ✏️ Latest comment & analysis: qmul.ac.uk/mei/election-2…

Happy Election Day!! My polling station was the busiest I've ever seen it. For all the insight from today & next week I'll be following brilliant Queen Mary Politics and IR colleagues Elizabeth Simon Tim Bale Colm Cavanagh & my electoral tradition of nodding off to Philip Cowley on the radio

Turns out Galloway was defatigable

"This election has been the worst election I have ever stood in." Jess Phillips is met with boos and jeers from the audience as she narrowly wins her Labour seat in Birmingham Yardley. Watch #C4BritainDecides NOW on @channel4 until 9am. #GeneralElection2024

Since 2021 we've trained more than 1500 people in schools and colleges on how to take a whole school approach to tackling sexual harassment and sexism. Book live training (in-person or online) before 19 July 2024 to secure a 10% discount. Find out more 👉ukfeminista.org.uk/resources/live…

Coming soon!!! On Monday, Patrick Diamond and I sent off the manuscripts for a new Special Issue for Parliamentary Affairs. We have a stellar cast of 24 authors accross 8 papers reflecting on instability and inequality in British politics after 14 years of Conservative rule.

With the new Fabian Review imminent, the spring 2024 edition is now available in full online. Writing before the election was called, Keir Starmer , Sadiq Khan , stellacreasy , Anas Sarwar , and many more reflect on the legacy of 140 years of Fabianism 🐢

“It’s all about power control” theguardian.com/global-develop…

On Monday we're partnering with CEASE UK to host a vital conversation at The Labour Party conference on how to end demand for sexual exploitation. Esteemed speakers include Mia de Faoite BA (Hons) LLM(International Justice) Reem Alsalem UNSR Violence Against Women and Girls Tonia Antoniazzi @GemmaTKelly Sonia Sodha Kat Banyard Join us!

Standing room only at the Not For Sale launch at Labour Party Conference this morning. #ProstitutionisVAWG

Jess Philips has committed that adult sexual exploitation will be in the Labour government’s new VAWG strategy #notforsale

UK exit polls: bing bong, here’s the prime minister US exit polls: is it better to be loved or feared? Give your answer to the nearest cubit