New💥 Rising abuse & resulting tightening of security for MPs is altering the face of local politics. Sean Haughey (Dr Sean Haughey) & Neil Matthews (Neil Matthews) explore how increased security measures impact MPs' ability to serve their constituents. ow.ly/zVaU50T3SBl

Does #Labour's proposed #planning #reform go far enough to address the UK's broken planning system? UK's planning system is broken and needs radical reform, says Paul Cheshire (LSE Geography & Environment) on LSE British Politics and Policy in the first of a two-part series. blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpol…

With a new UK government now in power, how Labour could make devolution work? 🔀 LSE Press author Gwyn Bevan and Patrick Diamond write for LSE British Politics and Policy. 🔰How Did Britain Come To This? is free to read & download doi.org/10.31389/lsepr… #OpenAccess blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpol…

Will #Labour's 'grey belt' policy be enough to address the #UK's #housing needs? Paul Cheshire LSE Geography & Environment argues on LSE British Politics and Policy that while the grey belt idea sounds appealing, it’s hard to see it leading to more housing being built. blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpol…

New💥 UK #police face legitimacy #crisis amid scandals & accusations of "two-tier policing". Jonathan Jackson(Jonathan Jackson), Emmeline Taylor(Prof. Emmeline Taylor) & Ben Bradford(Ben Bradford) offer advice to The Labour Party on how to reform police & restore public trust ow.ly/3bPJ50T8wcM

Tighter security for MPs: what does it mean for their constituents? Sean Haughey (Dr Sean Haughey) & Neil Matthews (Neil Matthews) examine how increased #security measures affect MPs' ability to serve & connect with the people they represent. Full post👉 ow.ly/MXbK50T9C32

How can UK police restore public trust amid accusations of "two-tier policing" & a legitimacy crisis? Jonathan Jackson (Jonathan Jackson), Emmeline Taylor (Prof. Emmeline Taylor) & Ben Bradford (Ben Bradford) offer key advice to The Labour Party on police reform. Full post👉 ow.ly/6e9O50T9OZz

🏘️ Will #Labour's 'grey belt' policy be enough to address the #UK's #housing needs? ➡️ Paul Cheshire LSE Geography & Environment argues on LSE British Politics and Policy that while the grey belt idea sounds appealing, it’s hard to see it leading to more housing being built. buff.ly/3XlXUhK

New💥 Can Conservatives find unifying leader after historic defeat? With fewer, unrepresentative & inexperienced MPs, the challenge is huge, says Luca Augé. Kemi Badenoch James Cleverly🇬🇧 Tom Tugendhat Priti Patel MP Robert Jenrick Mel Stride Tim Bale ow.ly/LQaf50TauSy

The UK #Conservative Party is starting the process of electing its new leader. But this #leader will be selected by the smallest ever cohort of #MPs in the party’s history. One question remains: who are the 2024 Tories? LSE British Politics and Policy explains 🔎 blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpol…

I am very pleased to share my new blog post for LSE British Politics and Policy examining the politics of clothes in the House of Commons blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpol…

💥New! We no longer live in Victorian times of morning dress and top hats, but even as sartorial standards in the House of Commons have evolved, commentary about how MPs dress continues to underline their class membership, writes Philip A. Berry . blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpol…

Today, commentary about how #MPs dress continues to underline their class membership, as well as reveal darker undertones of #sexism towards female MPs, writes Philip A. Berry LSE British Politics and Policy. blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpol…

💥New! Labour has signalled it will resurrect the Tobacco and Vapes bill, proposing a gradual raising of the legal age for smoking until smoking is banned in the UK. Andreas Schmidt makes the case for why such a ban doesn't undermine freedom. blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpol…

#Labour has signalled it will resurrect the 2023 Bill that would implement an eventual UK #smokingban 🇬🇧🚭 (shelved by Sunak in the run-up to the general election), but does a ban infringe on people’s freedom? Andreas Schmidt for LSE British Politics and Policy 👇 ow.ly/bqV750TgAlF

💥New! The Labour Government has a short window of opportunity to make a start on a serious and cost-conscious programme of recovery for the NHS and social care system, argues Tony Hockey. But the challenge is immense. blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpol…

NEW✨ An interview with Sam Friedman (LSE Sociology) and Aaron Reeves (@DSPI_oxford LSE Inequalities) on their new book, Born to Rule: The Making and Remaking of the British Elite Harvard University Press. wp.me/p2MwSQ-hAN

"We [have] a shared interest in how patterns of class inequality are shaped by the decisions, ideologies & behaviours of those in positions of power. This project is an attempt to understand who those people are." Full Q&A Sam Friedman Aaron Reeves 👉wp.me/p2MwSQ-hAN

🏥 Today's Lord #Darzi report is an opportunity to build an NHS that provides world-class services for all. But how much should we spend on the #NHS? Prof Nicholas Barr LSE European Institute explains what it would take for the NHS to be fully funded LSE British Politics and Policy. blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpol…