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First-term MPs must learn a complex job under intense scrutiny. Our research suggests giving them more room to find their feet could benefit us all.
There were a few hints of the kind of prime minister Burnham aspires to be.
Scandals do not always have the impact that we might expect.
Members of the public are more likely than MPs to think immigration has been too high in recent years.
Young representatives pay special attention to reflecting the concerns of young people.
Just under a quarter of the new parliament went to private school.
The influx of new MPs in this election could bring a clash of cultures, misunderstandings and tension over what should change.
The large number of MPs deciding not to stand in the forthcoming election adds yet more electoral pressure on the PM.
Bone has become only the fourth MP to ever lose their seat via a recall petition.
Can a politician with a relatively narrow life experience represent the diverse needs of Canadians?
Many countries export their plastic waste abroad – but the mismanagement of this plastic waste is one of the leading causes of plastic pollution in nature.
Matt Hancock’s controversial appearance on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here raises important questions on the true purpose of MPs.
Changing Parliamentary culture means party leaders can no longer rely on backbench support.
MPs were more likely than the general population to drink at least ten units of alcohol on a typical drinking day.
The revolt over new restrictions comes in stark contrast to support of other draconian laws.
New research offers a new electoral system that can deliver proportionality and even enhance local representation.
Canada has elected another Liberal minority government. Here’s a look at the pros and cons of Canadian minority governments over the years.
If we care that MPs treat all their constituents fairly, we should support work that tests them on their biases – even the implicit ones.
This is Boris Johnson’s first major cabinet reshuffle since the Conservatives’ general election victory.
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Associate Tutor in Politics, Edge Hill University
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Lecturer in Comparative Politics, University of Reading
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Professor of Social Anthropology, SOAS, University of London
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Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Surrey
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Professor of Ocean Policy and Economy, University of Portsmouth
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Reader at the School of Government and Public Policy, University of Strathclyde
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Professor, Political Science, Acadia University
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Professor, School of Politics and International Relations, Queen Mary University of London
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Reader in Constitutional Law and Human Rights, University of Birmingham
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Associate Professor, Strategy and Business Economics, University of British Columbia
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Assistant Professor, Politics of Climate Change, University of Warwick
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Senior Lecturer in British Politics, University of Liverpool
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PhD candidate, Department Politics and International Relations, University of Oxford
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Research Fellow in Management, Auckland University of Technology
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Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Faculty of Business, Auckland University of Technology