A brilliant start to the new Labour government under Andy Burnham with innovative plan to kickstart transformative change: www.gov.uk/government/p...

Rewiring the State – Cabinet Statement

This publication sets out this government's plan to fundamentally rewire the state by shifting power, funding and accountability from Whitehall to local leaders

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Two weeks in and Andy Burnham is already delivering the biggest devolution of power to English mayors in modern history. This is what it looks like when Westminster actually shares power instead of hoarding it. Bold, confident, authentically Labour. labourlist.org/2026/08/andy...

Andy Burnham: 'The rewiring of Britain has begun' - LabourList

Westminster hasn’t been working for people across Britain. But in a fortnight, we’ve begun to change that. And we’re just getting started.

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Delighted by new review of my book Political Philosophy: The Fundamentals: “as students follow each lead in Brooks’s fast-paced inquiry, they are likely to learn a much more important skill, namely, how to think like a political philosopher.” ndpr.nd.edu/reviews/poli...

Delighted by new review of my book Political Philosophy: The Fundamentals: “as students follow each lead in Brooks’s fast-paced inquiry, they are likely to learn a much more important skill, namely, how to think like a political philosopher.” ndpr.nd.edu/reviews/poli...

Come work with us at @durham.ac.uk : Teaching Fellow in Ethics and Political Philosophy www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSI217/t...

Teaching Fellow in Ethics and Political Philosophy at Durham University

Discover an exciting academic career path as a Teaching Fellow in Ethics and Political Philosophy at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity - apply today!

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It's wonderful to see such positivity. A better future is possible under Labour.

UK Prime Minister Updates@downingstreet.bsky.social · 2w ago

A very warm welcome to Downing Street, Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

A new PM whose central theme of 'belonging, place, "common cause"' is exactly where UK policy needs to go. The Lords' report on Settlement, Citizenship and Integration has already mapped the route. Ten years on from the referendum, a real opportunity to get this right.

Newly updated homepage thombrooks.info with policy impact: thombrooks.info/resources/

Thom Brooks - Thom Brooks

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A new government starts next week, built around place, belonging and civic pride. It will find a ready-made agenda waiting: the Lords report on citizenship and integration (HL Paper 13). Time to deliver.

@carolynharris.bsky.social brilliant speech today. Well said! Hope catch up again v soon

In 2009 I called the UK citizenship test a 'bad pub quiz.' In 2026, reform is finally on the table with my evidence cited throughout the House of Lords report on citizenship & integration. The full story in one policy briefing: thombrooks.info/Briefing.pdf thombrooks.info/resources/

Truly eye opening @britishacademy.bsky.social report finding 42% (46,890) of the UK’s academic staff in social sciences, humanities and arts disciplines were on teaching-only contracts in 2024-25 up from 34% in 2012-13. www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/loss-of...

Loss of academic staff and "cold spots" for humanities and social science degrees threaten strategically important skills for UK, says British Academy

A new data map released today shows a sharp and widespread decline in opportunities for university staff in the humanities, social sciences and arts subjects in 2024-25. The data shows a precarious la...

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Enjoyed giving keynote lecture this morning discussing changing 'good character' requirements in settlement and naturalisation before and after Brexit. Great discussion and an area under continual reform and change.

Enormous privilege to support our brilliant @collingwooddurham.bsky.social graduates over the last week. Inspiring, creative, entrepreneurial, sharp and kind. Their energy is infectious and proud to be their Principal.

Great to catch up with old friend Lord Hughes, now retired from the UK Supreme Court (and, of course, a @durham.ac.uk Law graduate).

Wonderful to celebrate graduations this week. Enormously inspired by our amazing students at @collingwooddurham.bsky.social @durham.ac.uk !

Great to see my latest in @thefabians.bsky.social Review

Great to play guitar at @collingwooddurham.bsky.social’s Collingwood Day! @durham.ac.uk

The Lords committee report this week drawing on expert evidence including mine is clear: fairness and control aren’t opposites. We need a settlement framework people can trust and plan their lives around. publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld5902/ldselect/ldjusthom/13/1302.htm

Leading academic gives evidence to The House of Lords on citizenship reform - www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

Leading academic gives evidence to The House of Lords on citizenship reform - Durham University

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Another sunny day #Westminster

The UK needs immigration policy built on evidence, not headlines. Clear rules, fair enforcement and a path to belonging. That’s how you start building public trust. #migration

Collingwood College Relaunches Senior Common Room' - www.durham.ac.uk/colleges-and...

Collingwood's SCR Revival - Durham University

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Today's House of Lords report on citizenship & integration cites my evidence throughout including the Life in the UK test is a 'bad pub quiz' and the case for courses, better ceremonies and an integration strategy. Time for the next Labour leader to act. publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld5902/ld...

Huge congratulations to @andyburnham.bsky.social on his big win as the newly elected MP for Makerfield.

Huge congrats to @collingwooddurham.bsky.social alumnus Sir David Sproxton on his knighthood!

Durham University@durham.ac.uk · 2mo ago

Congratulations to alumnus and honorary graduate David Sproxton – co-founder of Aardman Animations – who’s been knighted in The King’s Birthday Honours 2026🎉 We’re inspired by all members of the Durham University community who have been recognised for their outstanding achievements.

I wrote about ways we can improve border control within Common Travel Area in my @thefabians pamphlet 'NEW ARRIVALS: A FAIR IMMIGRATION PLAN FOR LABOUR': fabians.org.uk/wp-content/u... #CommonTravelArea #CTA

Great to be back in Westminster

In two years, the Labour has slashed net migration by over half and more than 10 years of record highs under Tory government

Leadership is tested most when circumstances are difficult. Constant political psychodrama rarely serves the country well. The focus now should be on governing, delivery & rebuilding trust because division and instability only strengthen those looking to profit from discontent.