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I am so pleased that my friend Dr Nigel Fletcher is rejoining Queen Mary University of London’s ranks as an honorary research fellow at the Mile End Institute! Nigel is the leading expert on opposition politics in the UK and studied at Queen Mary Politics and IR a quarter of a century ago, so we’re delighted to have him back.

NEW BOOK! Just received copies of the new paperback edition of "Institutionalised Dissent"- my history of the UK's Official Opposition. If the hardback was a tad pricey for you, the good news is you can get this for a less crippling £38: amazon.co.uk/Institutionali…

We have a new Great Seal! 🦭 (No, not that sort). The King has formally received back - and ceremonially defaced - the Great Seal of Elizabeth II, and delivered the newly-designed one, bearing his image, into the custody of the Lord High Chancellor.

#OppositionCast is back! Join Nigel and Sarah as they discuss the Conservatives falling to 4th place in the polls, surprise defeats for the main Opposition parties in Australia and Canada, and what the success of Reform UK in the local elections means. pod.link/oppositioncast…

Back on the pod with Sarah Southern!

The Conservatives slip to 4th place as Reform surge: What does this mean for UK politics? Join Nigel and Sarah on the latest #OppositionCast, where they also discuss surprise defeats for the main Opposition parties in Australia and Canada. Listen via: pod.link/oppositioncast…

This week's YouGov poll showing the Conservatives falling behind the Lib Dems into 4th place feels like a bit of a moment for opposition politics in the UK. Plenty for us to discuss on #OppositionCast, then - do give us a listen: pod.link/oppositioncast…

"Does the Conservative Party have a future?" ...is the provocative question Tim Bale and I will discuss at the Mile End Institute later this month as we mark the publication of the paperback editions of our respective books. Come along! eventbrite.co.uk/e/does-the-con…

Only at an Iain Dale party would you have the Leader of His Majesty’s Official Opposition acting as warm-up to a Margaret Thatcher drag act… Great to join such a stellar crowd for the launch of Iain’s new biography of the Iron Lady in this, her centenary year.

It was great to speak to my good friend Fiona for the Off The Cuth podcast- some thoughts on politics, opposition, and reasons to be optimistic! Do have a listen.

On Monday, we'll be hosting a fascinating conversation between Tim Bale, Dr Nigel Fletcher and ace journalist and broadcaster Rachel Cunliffe They'll be discussing the causes of the Conservatives' problems and the challenges of opposition. Tickets are still available so do join us!

📅Monday 23 June, 6.30pm📅 Does the #ConservativeParty have a future? Join us to hear Tim Bale, Dr Nigel Fletcher and Rachel Cunliffe, The New Statesman's ace Associate Political Editor, discuss the Conservatives' problems and the challenges of opposition. 🔗qmul.ac.uk/mei/events/mei…

What better way to spend this sunny day than signing up to hear Tim Bale Rachel Cunliffe and me discussing the state of the Conservative Party this coming Monday? ☀️ 😎 💻 📖 eventbrite.co.uk/e/does-the-con…

Looking forward to speaking at Queen Mary tonight at this event - do register to come along!

Politics is a rough game, and the glare of publicity can be brutal. It was quite distressing to see Rachel Reeves so clearly upset on live television, and I hope most people would agree that whatever else is going on, we should offer her some compassion today and wish her well.

Another ##OppositionCast for you, featuring a chat with everyone's favourite go-to expert on parliamentary rebellions, the Prof himself, Philip Cowley Listen, like and subscribe wherever you get.. etc pod.link/oppositioncast…