Nathan Critch – The Conversation

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July 17, 2026

Why the Hillsborough Law has finally been passed, 37 years on

Nathan Critch, University of Manchester

Now 37 years on from the disaster, a bill has passed forcing public authorities to take accountability.

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April 22, 2026

Nathan Critch, University of Manchester and Darcy Luke, University of Edinburgh

Behind speculation around Starmer’s future stands a deeper set of constitutional questions regarding accountability and standards in public life.

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November 1, 2024

Nathan Critch, University of Manchester; Andy Westwood, University of Manchester, and Dave Richards, University of Manchester

Rachel Reeves promised to put an “end to short termism” in her first budget as chancellor.

Seats at Anfield are prepared for a crowd mosaic commemorating the 97 victims of the Hillsborough disaster. Adam Vaughan/EPA-EFE

September 25, 2024

Nathan Critch, University of Manchester

The problem of secrecy and a lack of transparency and candour is systemic and cultural.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during the debate on the King’s Speech in the House of Commons. PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo

July 17, 2024

Alex Nurse, University of Liverpool; Christine Huebner, University of Sheffield; Louise Mallinder, Queen's University Belfast; Nathan Critch, University of Birmingham, and Stephen Clear, Bangor University

Academic experts explain the political reforms in the king’s speech.

Former Post Office workers celebrate after their convictions were overturned by the Court of Appeal in 2021. ITV Plc

January 24, 2024

Nathan Critch, University of Birmingham

The Post Office inquiry has just moved into its final and most consequential stage.

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July 12, 2023

Bradley Ward, University of Birmingham and Nathan Critch, University of Birmingham

Jeremy Corbyn and Keir Starmer have both faced inquiries and reports – one for antisemitism and one for racism in the Labour party.