Rejigging my teaching portfolio to focus more on rhetoric, oratory, and political communications. And to rebalance my teaching! I've been running well over 100% on workflow for sometime, convening five modules, teaching on others, alongside MA dissertations. Now, I'll be convening four. Feels good!

The #Clacton by-election paper (from Facebook). Somewhat... long(!)

A new publication alert 📰🚨📚 for our very own @andrewcrines.bsky.social in the @theconversation.com. Check out his commentary on the rhetoric of our new Prime Minister here: theconversation.com/no-lectern-a...

No lectern and the promise of a ‘new model’ – what we can learn from Andy Burnham’s speech

With his first speech, the new prime minister tried to lay down a marker as a different kind of leader.

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No lectern and the promise of a ‘new model’ – what we can learn from Andy Burnham’s speech Andrew S. Roe-Crines @liverpooluni.bsky.social writes for @theconversation.com theconversation.com/no-lectern-a...

No lectern and the promise of a ‘new model’ – what we can learn from Andy Burnham’s speech

With his first speech, the new prime minister tried to lay down a marker as a different kind of leader.

theconversation.com

With his first speech, the new prime minister tried to lay down a marker as a different kind of leader.

No lectern and the promise of a ‘new model’ – what we can learn from Andy Burnham’s speech

With his first speech, the new prime minister tried to lay down a marker as a different kind of leader.

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We have a Chancellor called Healey again...! #BackToThe70s

My new short piece in the @uk.theconversation.com discussing @andyburnham.bsky.social's first speech as the new Prime Minister, his route to power, and a few thoughts on his political agenda! Read, comment, discuss! Retweet! theconversation.com/no-lectern-a... #Labour #Burnham #Starmer

No lectern and the promise of a ‘new model’ – what we can learn from Andy Burnham’s speech

With his first speech, the new prime minister tried to lay down a marker as a different kind of leader.

theconversation.com

Putting the finishing touches to a short think-piece on #Burnham, his moves to become #Labour leader and Prime Minister, his first speech as PM from Number 10, and his overall rhetorical style! Hopefully, it should be ready today.

My personal congratulations to each of our amazing Politics students who have this week graduated into being full members of our life-long alumni community! You join a uniquely distinguished club of Politics graduates, which has been growing steadily year on year since 1957! @livunipol.bsky.social

Graduation 2026! Great seeing all the @livunipol.bsky.social undergraduate and postgraduate students graduating with richly deserved awards. Well done all!

Another piece from ten years ago!

A few problems facing #Trump's #AmericaFest250! People aren't coming because he's made it a partisan celebration of himself. It's meant to be a moment of national celebration to which everyone is invited. Instead, it's about the current US President and his 'genius'. edition.cnn.com/2026/07/01/p...

Recently found a very interesting book containing the transcript of a speech delivered by Stanley Baldwin in 1938 to mark the opening of the Harold Cohen library at @livuninews.bsky.social! It is a fascinating read about the position and prominence of the University at an early stage of its history.

Recently found a very interesting book containing the transcript of a speech delivered by Stanley Baldwin in 1938 to mark the opening of the Harold Cohen library at @livuninews.bsky.social! It is a fascinating read about the position and prominence of the University at an early stage of its history.

Ten years ago from Matt... has anything changed since then?!

This reminds me of those medieval paintings of cats that look like the artist had never seen a cat... this is not an arch!

Zingo Mewes@attimowens.bsky.social · last mo.

This was the best they could do for our 250th birthday.

A strong vision is important, but it also needs to resonate with voters if it is going to work. It's a tricky rhetorical balance, between party and voter needs, but a skillful orator can do it by showing how they are one of the same. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Chris Mason: Burnham is starting to sketch out his vision as potential PM

The new MP for Makerfield will give what his team has called "his first major leadership speech" on Monday morning.

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How political language can change the course of history - here we have a rhetorical analysis of Harold Macmillan's 'Wind of Change' speech, delivered in 1960! Open Access. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Media profile updated! Happy to talk to national and international outlets about a range of issues - if interested, contact me directly to discuss your story/report and potential contribution! Full profile: www.liverpool.ac.uk/people/andre...

Interview with Time Magazine done! Spoke about Burnham's (likely) incoming Premiership & relations with Trump and the White House.

How political language can change the course of history - here we have a rhetorical analysis of Harold Macmillan's 'Wind of Change' speech, delivered in 1960! Open Access. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Hacker becoming Prime Minister without a leadership contest! www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK7s...

Yes, Prime Minister! | Yes, Minister: 1984 Christmas Special | BBC Comedy Greats

YouTube video by BBC Comedy Greats

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trying to think of a name for the reflecting pool scandal. thinking maybe 'Watergate.'

A very insightful and interesting long interview with Robert Sheehan on modern society, culture, film, social policy, streaming modern films, politics, and pretty much everything(!) Often serious, often amusing, always thoughtful perspectives. Give it a watch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1NT...

ROBERT SHEEHAN talks Misfits, Umbrella Academy, Meditation & Finding Peace in The Digital Age (4K)

YouTube video by Half the Picture

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In the event of a challenge, one thing favouring #Starmer will be the fear of Burnham needing to call an early GenElec to gain his own mandate. They may back Starmer out of fear of losing their own seats. Plus, timing for Burnham is important. He doesn't want to trigger the l/ship elect too soon.

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Lecturer in Politics and/or International Relations - Grade 7 at University of Liverpool

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Lecturer in Politics and/or International Relations ( 2 Posts) - Grade 7 at University of Liverpool

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In full, here are the three job adverts, with details of the role we're seeking to hire - they are: i) T&S (three year fixed) www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRW437/l... ii) T&R (perm) www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRW437/l... iii) Research Associate (fixed) www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRT154/r...

Lecturer in Politics and/or International Relations - Grade 7 at University of Liverpool

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EVEN MORE JOBS! We are looking to hire two T&R scholars (perm) in Politics and/or IR. We are looking to plug some important gaps, including British Politics, Theory, Comparative, and IPE. Details! www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRW336/l... @livunipol.bsky.social

Lecturer in Politics and/or International Relations ( 2 Posts) - Grade 7 at University of Liverpool

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