Such important and timely insights which take a truly joined up approach to understanding the impact of fiscal discipline - and why it needs to change - 👏
Prof Dave Richards@profdaverichards.bsky.social · 3w agoFrancesca Gains
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Emerita Prof of Public Policy @uompol.bsky.social - still curious about the politics of policy making but happily distracted digging my allotment, being a Horsforth Town Councillor, campaigning to reopen Otley Lido and champions 🏆#LUFC 💙💛
Prof Dave Richards@profdaverichards.bsky.social · 3w agowww.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/publications...
The myth of Treasury control: Understanding the UK's Public Spending System (and How to Fix it) - Bennett School of Public Policy
New research shows that the Treasury's tight control of public spending has come at the cost of a fragmented, short-term system that undermines long-term investment, cross-government collaboration and...
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Really pleased that @ecprtheloop.bsky.social have published my blog setting out my research around how well politicians understand which issues matter to voters, why they sometimes get it wrong, and how this misperceptions play out in real life decisions theloop.ecpr.eu/how-well-do-...
How well do politicians understand what matters to voters?
Politicians need to have a good understanding of which issues matters most to voters. Chris Butler reports from a recent survey of politicians that
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🎄✨ The Otley Xmas Tree Festival starts tomorrow at noon! Come and find our Friends of Otley Lido tree — Number 13, on the left side as you face the altar. We’ve decorated with heritage photos of the Lido in its heyday 💙 Free entry, music, and plenty of festive cheer — come support your local groups!
We had a fabulous day at the Otley Victorian Fayre today, despite the weather because of course a little water doesn't bother us or dampen our spirits! Thanks to everyone who came to support us & hear our updates on our project to restore our beloved outdoor pool #Otley #Otley #otleyvictorianfayre
If you’re in Otley for the Victorian Fair - come for a warming drink and hear about our campaign to re-open Otley Lido www.otleylido.com
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Simon Nixon@nixonsimon.bsky.social · last yr.My latest with thoughts on whether Trump is winning his trade wars, what British history can teach America, Europe’s real problem with China, the unstoppable rise of renewables, and the prize for Britain’s worst chancellor...
NEW: @jacknewman.bsky.social and I have just published our new article 'Localism, Levelling Up and Taking Back Control: Tensions in the Ambiguous Justification of English Devolution' open access in @politicalquarterly.bsky.social. Read the article here: doi.org/10.1111/1467...
Localism, Levelling Up and Taking Back Control: Tensions in the Ambiguous Justification of English Devolution
There is an increasingly powerful argument for the decentralisation of policy making in England's highly centralised political context. In recent years, this issue has represented one of the clearest...
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Fantastic to see Kirkstall Abbey House Museum on the shortlist for best small museum of the year here ⬇️ - a testament to all the hard work campaigning to keep it open kidsinmuseums.org.uk/2025/06/disc...
Discover the UK’s best museums for families this summer - Kids in Museums
18 museums are in the running to be named the UK’s Best Family Friendly Museum.
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🚨 New article in Comparative Political Studies (@cpsjournal.bsky.social)! After many years of rewarding work, Sam, Vera, and I can finally share findings from Mosul, Iraq on how shared suffering under ISIS shaped support for LGBT+ rights. 🔗 doi.org/10.1177/0010... 1/4
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On 9 June @thesquareball.net & friends will walk from St James' Park back to Elland Road, taking 5 days & over a huge 120 miles! Raising money for #andysmanclub If you are able to donate, or even repost what we're doing, it would be very much appreciated 💙💛🤍 #LUFC #NUFC www.garyspeedwalk.com
Gary Speed Charity Walk | The Square Ball
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Good to talk to supporters at the #OtleyShow today including @katiewhitemp.bsky.social - so heartening to have huge community support for our plans to re-open www.otleylido.com - and to hear all the happy memories & great suggestions for future development of a lido in Otley
Two brilliant things about #Leeds - champions #lufc and @operanorth.co.uk - marching on together #mot - oh I wish I could have this week all over again www.facebook.com/share/v/16Pu...
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Raphinha goal in the champions league semi final tonight #LUFC
Trump's approval ratings have fallen across demographic groups (they have also fallen across specific issues). A classic case of 'parallel publics' (Page and Shapiro, 1992).
Ariel Edwards-Levy@aedwardslevy.bsky.social · last yr.Our latest: www.cnn.com/2025/04/27/p...
If you're looking to visit Hathersage, or any of the other iconic Outdoor Pools that we are currently blessed with, check out the @future-lidos.bsky.social map, which is the go-to destination for architecting a road trip which involves a swim! www.futurelidos.org/lido-map
Lido Map | Future Lidos
A map of public outdoor pools across the UK and Ireland, and the projects underway to create more.
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This is what you need to know about the US research ecosystem…and the Trump/Musk effort to destroy it: www.billjaneway.com/crippling-am...
Crippling America's Innovation Economy — Bill Janeway
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Isako Di Tomassi@isakoditomassi.bsky.social · last yr.Are you mad when you see commenters asking why the gov gives money to universities? Most people simply don't understand how the research ecosystem works. You can help by explaining it to the people in your hometown! A chance for some meaningful #SciComm a la @sciencehomecoming.bsky.social
Here are a few things its good to be mindful of, come the locals... 1. Benchmarks. 2021 was a good year for the Tories, poor for Labour, non-existent for UKIP (for which read Reform). Losses and gains could mainly just be these locals catching up with July 2024 GE. Will we learn anything *new*?
Oh boy - what a day!! No Piroe no party - full time @ Burnley v Sheff U - Leeds are going up 💙 💛 @punjabiwhites.bsky.social #MOT #LUFC
A question for #lufc fans here - where is a good place in London to watch the Plymouth game on the 3rd? Daring to hope this will be a day to celebrate but will be away from home - suggestions welcomed.
A Massive Happy Birthday to Chris Fairclough who turns 61 today. 🎉🥳🎂 Signed amongst some big names in 89. An unsung hero but was crucial in gaining promotion in 89/90. Remember the match v Barnsley where he went off for 7 stitches in a head wound. Comes back on & scores a header. 💪💪💪 #LUFC 💙💛🤍
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Katie White MP: Horsforth is one of the best places to live. Here’s why I’m not surprised - West Leeds Dispatch
By Katie White, Leeds North West MP It’s always nice when your home patch gets the recognition it deserves. Last week, The Sunday Times named Horsforth one of the best places to live […]
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The cherry blossom is beautiful at Abbey House today & the Museum is full of children looking enthralled - so good the future looks positive and go visit! museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/pQaofO/abbey...
The future of TV Harrison Sports Ground has been secured. I’m so pleased to announce that Leeds United’s initial proposal to take over and invest in Wortley’s Wembley has been accepted. Full details here: www.facebook.com/share/p/12KC...
New from me - is it possible we are actually at peak populism? This post is an exercise in working through a scenario - I may very well be wrong. But also, outside of America, I think something is shifting. Because of America. 1/n benansell.substack.com/p/twilight-o...
Twilight of the Populists?
Perhaps it's possible that, despite it all, we have reached peak populism
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