What implications does COVID-19 have for the future of capitalism? In the first of a series of blog posts, Professor David Bates suggests that the current COVID-19 shock is likely […]
Territorial Politics, Coronavirus and The UK: Cooperation amidst Crisis
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to dominate political debate, Dr Paul Anderson examines the intergovernmental interaction between the different governments in the UK, and argues that while tensions may now be […]
Coronavirus and the Art of Counting
Data and hard facts are increasingly disputed by the media and the government during the coronavirus crisis. Dr Soeren Keil reflects on the never-ending debates about the benefits of qualitative and […]
4 REASONS WHY THE LOCKDOWN REDUCTION IN TRAVEL WON’T STICK – AND 7 WAYS TO ENCOURAGE IT TO DO SO
Will our experience of reducing our travel during the Covid-19 crisis have a lasting impact on our travel behaviour? Dr Susan Kenyon considers the evidence, before suggesting 7 policy interventions that could support lasting change
Teaching from a distance
Dr Laura Cashman reflects on our first month of online delivery Exactly a month ago, on 17 March, the Politics and IR team met for one last hurried lunch-meeting in […]
Revisiting Federalism and Decentralisation in the Age of Coronavirus
In the last two weeks, we have seen a dramatic escalation of the coronavirus crisis, particularly in Europe and more recently in the United States. There are also growing worries […]
Federalism and Decentralisation in the Age of Coronavirus
The current coronavirus crisis has affected most countries in the world. Many of them have reacted with strict social distancing measures, including curfews, stricter police controls and more executive decision-making.
UK General Election 2019: Some Reflections
After the UK General Election that took place yesterday, some member of the POLIR team have shared some preliminary reflections.
Canterbury – A seat where it’s all to play for?
In the aftermath of the 2017 general election, Canterbury dominated national headlines. Labour’s Rosie Duffield won a 45% share of the vote, overturning the 30-year dominance of Sir Julian Brazier […]