Third Year Politics student Bláthnáit Robinson explores the question of representation for citizens living in the Speaker’s constituency.
A web of insults! – Protecting Westminster MPs from online abuse
Third year Politics student Ryan Ferris discusses the dangers posed by online abuse of MPs to democracy.
Bin-tergovernmental relations: The road to reform
Third year BSc International Relations student Will Hubbard, blogs about devolution and intergovernmental relations between the four nations
A Glimmer of Hope in 2020: One American’s Reaction to the US Elections
PhD student Chloe Doherty offers personal reflections on the emotional rollercoaster of the Donald Trump presidency.
Brits do it Better: Four Reasons Why the UK’s Parliament is better than Congress
Third year BSc International Relations student, Sara Versace, blogs about how the UK Parliament compares to the US Congress.
Misogyny in Parliament: Has anything changed in the past century?
Third year BSc Politics student, Katey Pugh, blogs about sexism in the UK Parliament.
I’m Sorry, Did I Starmer? Coronavirus in Parliament and Oppositional Scrutiny
Third year BSc Politics and History student Chris Mitchell blogs about the role of Her Majesty’s opposition during the pandemic
The Coronavirus Act: necessary evil, or abdication of Parliament’s duty to the people?
Third year BSc Politics student Callum Lake blogs about the Coronavirus Act.
Top 9 for Politics and IR in the Guardian League Tables: The best in the South East!
As we welcome a new cohort of students, Director of Undergraduate Programmes, Dr Demetris Tillyris explains the secret to our recent success in the Guardian League Tables.