Particularly hard to argue that 1955, 1959 and 1966 were not positive endorsements of incumbent governments. And Iād give the title to 1983, 1987 and 2001 as well for sure; 1950, 1992, 2005 and 2015 a bit more complicated as is 2019 (a rejection of the opposition).
Westferry Bob, destroyer of murals, with more evidence that heās unfit for any office.
Two borough by-elections took place in #London@lewisbaston.bsky.socialwww.onlondon.co.uk/lewis-baston...@robfordmancs.bsky.social@samfr.bsky.social@stephenkb.bsky.social@willjennings.bsky.social
The party of national government has again struggled in borough by-elections, though Reform remains a problem for the Conservatives
I really enjoyed listening to this. I was reminded, when they were talking about geographers, about the conversation I had with @touristcol.bsky.social over a glass or two the other evening. How geography is the only subject that contains all the other main school subjects.
Delighted to appear on @ukandeu.bsky.social podcast this week with fellow borders author @jonnelledge.bsky.social and Professor Sarah Hall. We had a fun chat about borders - their history, meaning and weirdness. Have a listen: open.spotify.com/episode/17Gp...
The UK in a Changing Europe Podcast Ā· Episode
Is this, or is this not, a deeply weird story? With somewhat unsavoury undertones? From the Mitcham News, November 1981.
Thank you! Please do add my book to the pile and I hope you enjoy it in due course.
Podcast du soir ā¬ļø Looking forward to our dynamic duo doing some research on inside UK borders incl the liminal space that is the South Northants - North Oxon border. Hiking around former 3 shires point in Little Langdale or visiting areas of Yorkshire ālostā in 1974 is sure to yield much materialā¦
Delighted to appear on @ukandeu.bsky.social podcast this week with fellow borders author @jonnelledge.bsky.social and Professor Sarah Hall. We had a fun chat about borders - their history, meaning and weirdness. Have a listen: open.spotify.com/episode/17Gp...
The UK in a Changing Europe Podcast Ā· Episode
Struggling to see how things might be noticeably better in 2029, with the obvious electoral consequences. Yes, the Tories have wrecked things beyond recognition but Iām doubtful whether Labour *has* to do stuff like this.
Liz Kendall will press ahead with Ā£1.3bn in annual cuts to sickness benefits announced by the Tories, FT has learned Labour will retain contentious changes to āwork capability assessmentā that were introduced last year by Rishi Sunak www.ft.com/content/7888...
Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall is likely to anger disability rights activists with her stance
