Edd
Constitution Unit bureaucracy wrangler. Occasional deliberative participant herder. Disco authoritarian.
Bad takes all my own work.
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- 2026 is going to be a huge year for the Constitution Unit. We can't wait to have a new colleague to share cake and politics nerdery with (liking for tea desirable but not essential).
- Join and help to lead the Constitution Unit! @uclspp.bsky.social is looking for a Lecturer in British and Comparative Politics who will also join our senior team and contribute to our research and impact activities. Applicants must have, or be near to finishing, a PhD. Apply 👇
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- This made me wonder about RTW checks on MPs themselves. Are they done day 1 at the Commons? Or is it part of the process of standing as a candidate? Or both?
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- Reposted by EddThe latest edition of our regular constitutional review is now available! Monitor 90 describes this government's constitutional reform scorecard as 'mixed'. It says that much remains to be done and progress in some areas has been disappointing. Read it 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/constitution....
- Reposted by EddWe have new opinion polling on House of Lords reform! There is overwhelming public support to go beyond the government's current plans to remove hereditary peers (due to be debated in the Lords on Wednesday), including to limit prime ministerial appointments and cap the chamber's size. A thread 👇
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- Reposted by EddWe’re hiring! A 3-year Postdoc (starting Oct 2025) on an ERC/UKRI-funded project on access to justice and international human rights courts. PhD in Law or Political Science with quantitative methods experience required. Deadline: 4th July. Interviews: Week of 21st July. www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
- Reposted by EddRe-upping my advice about how to write a good title and abstract for an academic paper, appropriately called: "How to Write a Title and Abstract" Feel free to share this thread, which will focus on titles. #EconSky #AcademicSky
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- Reposted by EddWe're hiring a short-term postdoc (think "summer project"), or PhD-student RA, with advanced expertise in quantitative text analysis to support myself and Dr Marion Dumas (LSE) in a European Horizon-funded grant project. Details here adjust-project.eu/job-call/
- I would say this but our Conference line up is really strong this year. Come along to hear fascinating insights and hopefully not me accidentally unmuting.
- This is really interesting research. Would love to see if it replicates in other countries.
- Reposted by EddThe ERC have given me 5 years to figure out what Europeans really think about democracy. If you would like to come and join me in the endeavour, then I am currently hiring a postdoc @sotonpolitics.bsky.social. Deadline: 30 April | Details here: jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx... #polisky
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- Reposted by EddNEW REPORT! Many people are talking about reforms to Northern Ireland's political institutions. But what impact would such changes have? I've learnt so much exploring this issue with my fantastic colleagues. I hope our report - which offers analysis, not conclusions - will aid the conversation.
- Reform of Stormont: Options for Discussion In a new report, @conorjkelly.bsky.social, @alanrenwick.bsky.social and @alanwhysall.bsky.social provide a technical analysis of possible reforms to Northern Ireland's governing institutions. Read it 👇
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- Reposted by EddWhy do all these people have depression we ask as we create systems designed to make their lives as insecure as possible.
- Reposted by EddThe rules on party funding are a key part of our democracy. But are the current arrangements fit for purpose? We have an extra panel coming together to discuss these matters in just over a week's time. Please do sign up!
- Are the UK's party funding regulations fit for purpose? On 24 March, join Jackie Killeen @electoralcommission.org.uk, @markpackuk.bsky.social, Jess Garland @electoralreform.bsky.social and Justin Fisher to discuss the rules around political party donations at our free, online event. Sign up 👇
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- Reposted by EddBig issues to consider here, and a fantastic set of panellists. Do sign up!
- Are the UK's party funding regulations fit for purpose? Next month, join Jackie Killeen @electoralcommission.org.uk, @markpackuk.bsky.social, Jess Garland @electoralreform.bsky.social and Justin Fisher to discuss the rules around political party donations at our free, online event. Sign up 👇
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- Reposted by EddCartoon from 2004, done mostly to give the office thesaurus an airing. Hearing later that he'd had a rough time, I was slightly worried that accusing him of owning a cattery which was merely a hollow facade might have been a bit unkind, but it turned out that he liked it, so I sent him the artwork.
- Reposted by EddOn 28 January, join @moorsee.bsky.social, @chuebner.bsky.social and @marcusflucker.bsky.social to discuss the introduction of votes at 16 in Westminster elections. In particular, how might teaching about politics in schools need to change? Sign up for this free, online event 👇
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- Real good event today at work. If you have an interest in this area you should check it out.
- Earlier today, @michelap.bsky.social, @morrischris.bsky.social @fullfact.bsky.social and @hannahrphill.bsky.social @jocoxfoundation.bsky.social joined @alanrenwick.bsky.social to discuss improving election discourse in the UK. Catch up with what was said 👇
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- I'm coming round to the idea that this being a PMB might be a good thing if it helps bed in a culture of scrutiny and debate with the new intake of MP's. Probably being wildly naive..
- This is wild.
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- One of the joys of Alan Moore is that I always read his stuff in his lovely, sardonic Northamptonshire voice.
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- Alan is being wise and sensible here, but what if maximum shenanigans is the point?
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